Great Compassion

I have seen so many people close to me suffer and hurt.  It breaks my heart, but it is amazing to see the great and mighty power of the Lord during the very difficult and painful circumstances.  He gives such peace, grace, and strength to the weak, and He is not absent.  May we ever look continually unto the Lord for nourishment, comfort, and peace!  He will give bountifully to those who ask!!!

"With compassion for the hurting
You reached out your hand
As the lame ran to meet you
And the dead breathed again
You saw behind the eyes of sorrowAnd shared in our tears
Heard the sigh of the weary
Let the children draw near

What boundless love
What fathomless grace
You have shown us
O God of compassion
Each day we live
An offering of grace
As we show to the world
Your compassion."

~ Excerpt from a song by Stuart Townend~ 

As the Bible so emphatically and repeatedly states, we are to depend upon the Lord continually, and endure trials (of all sizes), knowing that we will be provided for and given the grace and strength that we need to get through.  

It may not be easy at all to tell ourselves the truth, but friends, we need too!  Life is hard and there are so many difficulties and challenges, but the Lord has promised comfort and care.  We need to therefore depend upon the great God of love, compassion, and mercy! 

~Grow in Grace~ 

2 Peter 3:18