Some in our church are having a very difficult time right now. Several are suffering from serious illnesses. Others are mourning deeply the loss of loved ones. And others are dealing with discouragement and depression. Life can be so hard.
Michael W. Newman's book, "Hope When Your Heart Breaks," was one of the best and most helpful books I've recently read. The words below offered some real comfort and hope for me one day when I needed it. If you are struggling or if you know someone who is going through a hard time in their life, maybe Newman's words will bless you:
God always remembers you. Always. And He is always present, always close. If you can't locate Him in your loss, His comforting presence can be found in His Word. If you can't see Him as you suffer sadness, His promised presence prevails in you through your Baptism. If you feel He is too far away when your heart is broken, He steps into your life over and over again in His holy Meal, inviting you to "take and eat, take and drink," His body and blood for your strength and forgiveness.
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