Suffering

“And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.””

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭21‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Last night I enjoyed two surprises, today I received one. Then I faced alone time. It is hot and uncomfortable and I am caring for three dogs. My children and grandchildren are gathered wirh my exhusband. I could have insisted that I go along, however, I had determined to stay away. That determination cost me amd I pray that a strong perfume was the result. I want to have a pleasant fragrance come out of my heart when it is broken and challenged. It is easy to say but harder to do. I doubt I will even do another house sit. I have not enjoyed the isolation and lonliness. I thought the good times I have had would compensate for the bad. Unfortunately it has not. Hard work on keeping my heart right is required So, therefore, I must seek my God for His goodness and grace. It is there!

My Jesus suffered for me; His mother Mary suffered for us, she had the joy of beling Jesus’ mother, but also the grief of watching Him suffer terribly. We are not alone when we suffer, many, many people on this earth struggle not only at Christmas but every day of the year. These are the persecuted ones. They suffer terribly for their faith. We suffer marginally. 

Father thank You for sending Your Son! Thank You for your plan of salvation. Thank You Jesus for saying “Yes!”