Saline First Assembly of God

Memorial Day has now come and gone for another year. It's a time for remembering those who served and especially died for their country and our people. My Dad, sister, and brother-in-law were some of those. Thank you...more than words can say.

Many families probably endured some measure of pain this holiday for the memory of their lost loved ones, and perhaps even the physical pain of their own injuries sustained while serving their country. For them the pain may be chronic...pain that never lets up. Because of the scourging, crown of thorns, nails, and spear in His side, Jesus was well acquainted with physical pain. He even grieved over people He loved too because they would not recognize and accept the salvation that he alone could give them.

I felt just some of that physical pain this week myself. I injured my back recently and have been unable to stand up straight or lie down in bed. It really hurts! People who suffer from chronic pain never quite get relief, but constantly have to deal with the limitations it brings. Whether it's physical pain, mental pain, or dental pain (a whole category all by itself!) every one of us knows what it feels like. SO, WHY DON'T YOU TAKE A MOMENT, RIGHT NOW, TO LIFT SOMEONE UP IN PRAYER WHOM YOU KNOW IS IN "PAIN" OF WHATEVER SORT.

And, along with the chronic pain will come the inevitable temptation from the evil one to give up. "God doesn't care about your pain. He's got more important things to deal with," he'll whisper to you. Don't you believe it! The great Apostle Peter himself tells us, "Cast all your cares on Him (Jesus) because He cares for you." The writer of Psalm 55:22 said essentially the same thing, "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you."

So even if you're alone at the computer right now, or in the midst of a big office complex with others all around you - you're not alone - God is there and God cares what's happening to you. Go ahead and talk with Him about it...He knows the way through the wilderness, and He cares!

If there's something you'd like our pastoral staff to lift up in prayer for you, please feel free to leave it as a post comment on this blog. We'll be faithful to bring you and your need before the King of the whole universe who hears and answers prayer!

Love,

Pastor Bomey

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