The Happy's. Part 2

4"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall

 be comforted."   Matthew 5:4. NKJV

THE HURTING

From time to time in everyone's life, there will be a time of mourning and loss. This may be the death of someone very dear to us. Or it may be a relationship breakdown or perhaps a child leaving home for the first time, to go to college or university. These can be great times of loss and can take time to negotiate. The person who weeps over the pains of life will be comforted. Jesus will bring comfort and healing into the situation. This is why it is so important to know Him. The Holy Spirit, who is our Comforter, will lead us to joy and peace.

Loss is always a difficult area to negotiate because, with it, come lots of changes. Not many people like change; we get used to comfort zones and kick at anything that may come near to changing things. Sadly it does. It is not always death that causes us great problem, even though it is the No 1 on the Loss and Change scale. We also struggle big time, when our child is leaving home for the first time. This may be to go to further education but, not always. They may leave because, they are now of an age to do so and there is a big world out there to explore. So, when you have brought up a child from birth, it can be a wrench when they leave home. Even birds fledge the nest, it is one of life's normal happenings, but God will comfort you in the lonely times.

One of the great things about Jesus is, He is always around when we want Him. We don't have to get stuck in a telephone line, listening to a voice telling us 'Your call is important to us' and then be forced to listen to music that nobody in their right mind wants to listen to. No way, Hosea. A call to Jesus is instant, His door is always open and He doesn't need a taped message. 

Therefore, if you're hurting today, call to Him and the Holy Spirit will wrap you in His everlasting arms and hold you until you're ready to stand on your own. He understands.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned   

I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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