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 Does Nurturing Include?

Nurturing may not always be easy because it includes being encouraging, supportive, and loving as a natural, spontaneous act. Nurturing is more expansive than providing food, clothing, and shelter. It includes building self-esteem, confidence, and hope as well as consoling those grieving from an important loss.

Nurturing provides reassurance in situations that appear hopeless. It rises above anger, resentment, and revenge-seeking when someone has been physically or emotionally hurt. Overriding the impulse to identify with suffering victims takes strength of character, which will be provided as you permit the Holy Spirit to nurture you.

Colossians 3:5 instructs you to put to death impure thoughts and evil desires so you can permit the peace of Christ to rule your heart. Then you can nurture others as God has nurtured you. Allow the presence of Christ in you to create the courage, desire, and determination to do for others what he has done for you.  

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…Christ himself suffered for you and left you an example, so that you would follow in his steps.

~1 Peter 2:21 Good News Bible

 

…And all of you serve each other with humble spirits, for God gives special blessings to those who are humble, but sets himself against those who are proud.

~1 Peter 5:5 The Living Bible

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