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To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...

November 22, 2005

Difficult Days

Read:
Psalm 23:1-6

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. —Psalm 23:6

Bible In One Year: 1 Corinthians 1-4

cover We buried my wife's father 2 days before Thanksgiving, and every year the holiday is tinged with the sorrow of losing him. No doubt your calendar contains some of these difficult days that roll around once a year, bringing fresh reminders of losses that still hurt and people you still miss. A Wall Street Journal article calls these dates "emotional land mines" and says they may be even more difficult to face when they coincide with national holidays or anniversaries of significant events.

Grief counselors point out that taking a positive step can help us deal with grief. One year we planted a tree to mark the anniversary of a parent's death and the birth of a grandson on the same day. A scholarship fund or a memorial gift can benefit others while honoring the memory of a loved one. But a deep healing of spirit is a gift from God.

You may know Psalm 23 by heart, but try reading it with new eyes today. This familiar passage of comfort proclaims: "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life" (v.6). Not just some of the days—all the days.

When we traverse the emotional minefield of painful memories, the Good Shepherd is with us on every difficult day. —David McCasland

Savior, please stay close beside,
Be my comfort, Lord, and guide,
When I'm troubled, tempted, tried,
May Your love and grace abide. —Brandt

The sweetest experience of God's love can be found in times of sorrow.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Live With My Loss?

4 posted on 11/22/2005 5:56:12 AM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: The Mayor

Thank you,Mayor..


6 posted on 11/22/2005 6:00:34 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: The Mayor

Good morning, Rus. Enjoyed today's lesson. "The" holidays are about to officially begin, and always a time to reflect, and miss our loved ones who are no longer here even more.


13 posted on 11/22/2005 6:16:11 AM PST by Billie
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To: The Mayor

Good Morning The Mayor
I know that Thanksgiving will always include that sorrow and that is so difficult. May you and your family be blessed with a beautiful holiday. Thank you for you post.


17 posted on 11/22/2005 6:20:28 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: The Mayor

Hi, TM!


28 posted on 11/22/2005 6:44:17 AM PST by Pippin (You're a wizard, George!)
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To: Billie; The Mayor; Mama_Bear; dutchess; LadyX; GodBlessUSA; ST.LOUIE1; MEG33; lonestar; ...

Getting ready to hit the dusty trail and make my way to AZ for Thanksgiving.

I wish all the Finest a most wonderful Holiday ... )


119 posted on 11/22/2005 10:39:03 PM PST by jwfiv
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