That poor child. My heart goes out to her. Sadly that is the story for most people when there families stick them in homes, no matter the age. Anyone who has ever worked in a nursing home knows that.
I hope that your throat feels better soon.
Hugs for your young friend.
Oh, and for you also.
The city of Laodicea had a water problem. One nearby town had fabulous hot springs and another had cold, clear water. Laodicea, however, was stuck with tepid, mineral-laden water that tasted like sulphur. Not hot. Not cold. Just gross.
Given those facts, the words of Jesus to the Laodicean believers in Revelation 3 must have stung. Jesus rebuked them for being neither cold nor hot (v.15). And when He thought of them, He felt like vomiting (v.16)like the effect of their drinking water.
What was their problem? It was the sin of self-sufficiency. The Laodiceans had become so affluent that they had forgotten how much they needed Jesus (v.17).
When we say we have everything we need, but Jesus isnt at the top of the list, He is deeply offended. Self-sufficiency distracts us from pursuing the things we really need that only He can give. If youd rather have cash than character, if your credit cards are maximized and your righteousness is minimized, if youve become smart but arent wise, then youve been shopping in all the wrong places. Jesus offers commodities that are far better (v.18).
Hes knocking at your hearts door (v.20). Let Him in. He will give you all you really need!
Thank you dixie sass. I ached when I left. I will be going there often and would like to talk to the administrator about doing some volunteer work to connect with all six of these precious young women.So many are abandoned as cast offs!