Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

I hope you are sitting down . . .

Don't those words just communicate VOLUMES? "I hope you are sitting down."
Well, I hope you are because I just heard the news.
You heard it too, did'nt you?
In case you didn't, here it is:

Bruce Wilkinson's been holding out on you.

If you've purchased "The Prayer of Jabez", throw it out because apparently Bruce gives us the "new and improved" prayer of Jabez . . . either that, or those wide borders you've prayed for can simply be wider than they are. Wilkinson has just released his new book, "Beyond Jabez: expanding your borders."

Amazon's description includes these remarks: "This follow-up message discusses in greater detail the specific steps to take in making this scriptural passage part of your prayer life. For each of the prayer's four sections, Wilkinson explains important biblical distinctions, answers misconceptions about the prayer, offers practical steps to praying the prayer, and shows potential results in readers' lives. New content, exciting Jabez-inspired stories, and enriched commentary from Dr. Wilkinson make this a must-have for anyone who wants to live a world-changing life for God."

Oh. Ok.

Just came out in bookstores . . . just in time for those Easter presents.

You know, it's one thing to be dissatisfied with where you are with all that God has allowed you to have. It's another thing to pray to manipulate God to give you more with a magical prayer so you can be happier. But it's another thing altogether to say, "hey, I still don't have enough" or to "jump at the chance" to finally get that prayer right . . . in case God hasn't answered the last prayer of Jabez you've prayed. Yet.

If you really REALLY want to read something, why not check out Gary Gilley's book "I just wanted more land."

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