As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking of a conversation I had with a good friend yesterday. She is battling cancer, and we were talking about why we have to go through difficult times. She is very brave, and we were sharing about how we don’t always understand why God allows suffering. Where is God when all of this is happening?
We discussed how God allowed Jesus to suffer. HE offered that suffering up for us. We talked about the importance of that when we are afraid, or in pain, or suffering, to think of others, to get outside of our self. Hearing her vulnerability and trust in Jesus just reminded me how powerful our God is. We reminded each other that we all must stay close to HIM and TRUST HIM! I’m so grateful I have friends that fight the fight, and even though they have moments of fear, they just need to be reminded that Jesus is carrying them through this. I got off the phone and I felt so empowered, so grateful!
Jesus, today we offer to you any fear, any pain, any suffering. We surrender our lives to you, and trust this is part of our journey to holiness. Have a blessed day!
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Great message! Please keep my brother Fred Robert Eyherabide in your prayers. He was a Vietnam Vet and passed away from a heart attack while our brother Stephen was with him in Las Cruces, New Mexico while I was going through gallbladder surgery and recovery! I was told not to travel over there due to my gallbladder surgery, so I missed saying goodbye to him! I told my niece to call the Vietnam group or military group in Las Cruces and tell them about his death. They gave him the traditional 21 gun solute, folded an American Flag in front of her and others, then presented the flag to her along with other memorabilia! He was cremated and is now with her in Albuquerque! Our cousin, Deacon Fred Ansolabehere and his sister Marguerite went there and he performed the service. Amen and God Bless everyone!
Good Morning Father Craig , thank you for sharing that moving heartfelt message .. I have often wondered why some people suffer more that others before death. I guess I won’t ever kknow I just have to trust and believe in him . Have a Blessed and beautiful Day♥️🙏🙏
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Good morning, Craig. Very timely message for me. Thanks for the reminder ; I do surrender.❤️🙏❤️