 “No man is wise enough by himself.” “Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding.” Past Questions of the Month:
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Hope and AssuranceThis website was created for those acquainted with mental illness and in need of hope and assurance. Question of the MonthIf you have a question that you would like addressed, or have comments or suggestions, please let me hear from you. Contact: carolyn@hopeandassurance.com The holiday season is going to be awful this year. We have a dear family member who is angry and refuses to be part of our get together. I don’t like it. It is so sad. What can I do to change it? A sad and worried Mother went to talk to her Heavenly Father about her wayward child. They always met in a beautiful garden and sat side by side on a bench in the shade of a mighty oak. As she walked down the quiet path to their spot, she could see her Heavenly Father waiting patiently for her. No matter when she came, He was always there ready to listen and love. “Dearest Heavenly Father,” “Come here, precious one, and let Me hold you.” “Hold me tight, Lord.” “Just go ahead and cry, My dear child. I know about it all.” “Oh, God! What can I do?” “Sweet, sweet Mother, you are not finished crying.” (So the Mother cries more as she buries herself in her Father’s tender arms.) “Oh, Lord, help me.” “To do what?” “Help me to help my child.” “That’s not your job. I am the One Who helps, Who heals, Who knows the heart’s needs.” “What do I do?” “Wait on Me. Wait and pray. Pray and wait. Wait expectantly. Wait prayerfully. Allow Me to do My work. Give Me time and space to do what needs to be done.” The Mother, yet again, entrusted her child and her every care to the One Who loves us best and is utterly trustworthy. |