Friday December 30, 2016 

Religion is not all-or-nothing as some might have you think. That would be the case if the Lord were a tyrannical dictator whom you needed to placate. In truth, God is looking out for your happiness and well-being, not in quest of power or control. May you be blessed to follow your faith to your own ability at this point in time. Don't worry about consequences based on your observance. It's not "all-or-nothing." It's "do-your-best!"

A man once complained to his spiritual leader about one of his children who had "left the path" of religious belief. "I raised all of my children exactly the same way. I can't understand why this one veered away." Replied the wise one: "Therein lies the problem. You raised all of your children the same way. But they're not the same. Each child is unique and requires direction and guidance in accordance with his or her individual personality."

God is a loving, wise parent who has a personal and unique relationship with each of us. Sure, He'd like all of his children to believe and follow His word fully in all of its beauty and depth. But that's for long term. For right now what is most important to God is that each one of His children continue to grow, at their own pace, in their own way. Encourage don't discourage.

Philippians 4:6-7

TODAY I will turn my lack into plenty.

TODAY I will turn my confusion into clarity.

TODAY I will turn my test into testimony.

DEAREST FRIENDS. PLEASE DO HELP ME TO PRAY THIS URGENT PRAYER THAT MY ROOM MATE IS SUFFERING FROM LUNG CANCER AND IS A SERIOUS ONE AND HAS SPREAD THAT TOMORROW SHE IS SEEING THE DOCTOR. I PRAY THAT THEY MAY SUGGEST TO SEND HER TO HOSPICE OR NURSING HOME TO ATTEND TO HER. AS I AM ALONE AND I AM REALLY VERY TIRED AND STRESSED BY HER ALL THE TIME. I AM NOT HER CRUTCHES. LET THE WILL OF GOD DO THAT SHE WILL SET ME FREE AND LEAVE MY ROOM WITHOUT CAUSING ME ANY TROUBLE. PLEASE MAY GOD FIND A SOLUTION FOR HER.

- FELICIA