“MY HEART BREAKS!”

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 718

January 14, 2025///

My heart goes out to those in California who have lost homes, business, vehicles, and even loved ones.

24 people dead and others still missing and my heart breaks for them.

A lot of them can well afford to rebuild, restart, etc.! But there are some things you cannot buy with money. Things we declare have sentimental value and definitely loved ones or friends lost!

My heart goes out to those who are homeless all over our great nation and had to sleep outside last night or in a vehicle. Many with children involved. Yes, some shelters were open, but some did not have that option.

Yes, some of them could do better but some are caught in a web of lack they cannot escape nor did anything to deserve!

My heart goes out to those in homes last night with no heat nor electricity trying to stay warm someway!

My heart goes out to abandoned children or abused children and so many other situations!

My heart goes out to these and so much more!

As I sit here in my warm house, I think of how very Bless we are and how very Blessed so many we know are!

Even if we have lack, we are so much more blessed than multitudes of others here in America and around the world.

So, I ask the question: “WHAT CAN I DO?” AND “WHAT CAN WE DO?”!

Of course we can give to those wonderful groups that are helping, such as Samaritans Purse and Metro World Child. And that is a really good thing to do.

But what can we do that is just more than writing a check and giving online?

We can serve in our churches’ outreaches and help in other groups as we find opportunities.

We can provide food or a visit as we find people who are sick or grieving.

May I tell you though, the most important thing we can do is pray in the most powerful name: the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

When we hear the still small voice deep inside us telling us to go, do, or whatever we are led to do, we must follow through. It may not be in your comfort zone, but the Blessing will far out way the discomfort at the beginning.

Psalm 143:8 (KJV)

Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust: Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; For I lift up my soul unto thee.

God Blesses obedience!

Whether we can go and do, we can all pray and that moves the hand of God and has no geographical boundaries!

When we pray and praise in the Mighty name of Jesus Christ, Heaven, Earth, and below the Earth stand at attention. The enemy of all that is good and all evil forces tremble when we pray in that powerful name!

Jeremiah 29:12 (KJV)

Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

Philippians 4:6–7 (NKJV)

⁶ Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; ⁷ and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

1 John 5:15 (KJV)

 And if we know that he hears us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

I encourage you to pray! Pray for your own needs and the needs of those close to you! Pray for the heart-breaking situations in your community and around the world.

Pray that God will turn every situation around for the good of those affected, and His Glory!

Pray that those who are affected who do not know Jesus as Savior will see the need to turn to Him!

PRAY ABOUT ALL THINGS! PRAISE AT ALL TIMES!

Prayer and Praise are a powerful combination!

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Father, thank you that you Love us and hear our prayer. Help us to understand just how important prayer and praise is and let it be a vital part of all we do. In the powerful name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray! Amen!

Love, MeMaw!