Is the Presence of Christ Jesus Available Everywhere?

The majority of people desire to be happy during special events like family celebrations. For some individuals and families, holidays may be difficult to face for a multiplicity of reasons. When death or a divorce  occurs, grief is sure to be present at one of several stages.

Suppression of hurt feelings, sadness, and anger is okay for a given period of time, but not indefinitely. Everyone has put aside certain feelings and thoughts momentarily for the benefit of others as well as for themselves.

Seeking the presence of Christ Jesus to endure difficult moments or conflicting situations is a helpful way to manage. Jesus is a very present help in times of stress or trouble. 

While an event may be stressful, it is possible to rejoice in the support and compatibility of friends and family. Comfort is found in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ, so you can rejoice and be glad.                        

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Jesus…said: “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Go and make disciples of all people: Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always till the end of the world.”  

~Matthew 28:18-20 Beck – The New Testament in the Language of Today

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What Two Features of Communication Encourage Healing?

The dictionary defines trauma as a distressing experience that’s caused by severe emotional shock resulting in ongoing psychological distress. Response to trauma could include helpless feelings of stress or grief which resurface when events are re-experienced in dreams and invasive memories.

Trauma can have a negative effect on relationships by creating feelings of detachment, which are symptoms of continuing stress. Children who undergo trauma are often overlooked until behavioral changes require  attention. The inability to focus on schoolwork or acting-out in class are red flag behaviors.

God gave children the capacity to talk through issues and feelings when they feel safe and secure. Our job is to listen and understand. Safety and security are essential necessities for trust to develop so communication can take place. 

Staying in touch with God through prayer and worship help families heal and stay together.  

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Then God came and stood before him exactly as before, calling out, “Samuel! Samuel!” Samuel answered, “Speak. I’m your servant, ready to listen.”

~1 Samuel 3:10 The Message

 

“I, yes I, am the one who comforts you.”

~Isaiah 51:12 New Living Translation

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Christmas: Great Expectations - Part 3

Merry Christmas!

This wonderful season awakens great expectations and stirs up hope like no other time of the year. Christmas can yield many surprises for children and adults who receive gifts they didn't believe were possible. As we center our expectations concisely on the coming of Christ Jesus, it inspires us thank God for his great gift to us.

For many families this is a time great struggle and change related to situations that were beyond what they expected. Jesus, our loving and caring Shepherd, invites you to come to him, everyone that is burdened, sad or grieved, for he promises to be your comforter. This is God's gift to you today and always. May God bless you.