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Shalom!!!
When faced with challenges...
...What do we do? How can we cope when something devastating hits us
like an unexpected Tsunami? Maybe I should re-phrase that...what can
I do? How can I cope? Being in the midst of a very challenging time
right now, I am learning in new ways, how to hold on to the Lord for
dear life. It isn’t always easy, when it looks or feels hopeless. So
trust is a huge part of this, no matter what I see in the physical
world around me. Trust...that God truly is in control and knows the
plan…and that His plans are not for destruction, but of a hope and a
future (Jer 29:11).
Letting go is another “biggie”, one I don’t do easily. I cannot
“fix” my present situation, it is out of my control, so I have had
to exercise the excruciating act of letting go...and it IS
excruciating. But it puts me in the “no other choice but to trust
the Lord” position, which seems to be just where He wants me.
“Couldn’t You have shown me that in an easier way, Lord?”
The importance of community and the prayers and support of our
spiritual family has been crucial for us through this challenging
time. We are all part of a larger army. We always need to be ready
for battle and ready to protect and encircle the wounded ones...to
do battle with them...FOR them. So when things started to come apart
at the seams we reached out to the prayer warriors in our
congregational community for support...and they were ready at the
call. Sharing our sorrows, victories, fears, ups and downs, being
vulnerable...has enabled our prayer team to know how to pray and
support us, and has built strong bonds as well as a strong spiritual
front line. They are blessed, we are blessed and much is
accomplished in the spiritual realm, even if we don’t see it all
yet.
I encourage you, especially if situations are particularly
challenging and rough...to remember that His plan for you is GOOD
and His had will uphold you. Trust, Hope, Reach for Him, Ask for
prayer and help from your friends, congregation, Rabbi,
Pastor...This walk is not meant to be taken alone. Take the hands
that offer help, support and hope...Someday, others will be reaching
for our hands in their time of need, too.
Blessings!!!
Faith
PLEASE CONSIDER…
Financially supporting the prison outreach so it may continue, and
grow. There are many expenses involved for each prison visit. The
prisons cannot give a love offering; so all support must come from
other sources such as concerts in congregations or from private
donations. Would you prayerfully consider making a donation so
that this ministry can continue? You can use the donate button below
for secure internet transaction via PayPal. You may also send a
check or money order to me at:
Faith Yesner
P.O. Box 867
Havertown, Pa 19083
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Faith
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