Little Things

I have two grandsons that I learn a lot from. For instance they are constantly talking. They ask lot's of questions and they love to share information. But they are also very obedient. They listen to instructions... for the most part anyway.

Jesus said that we must have childlike faith to enter the kingdom of God*

Prayer is having a conversation with the Lord. We inquire, praise and study. But then we need to remember that He has something to say too! That is unbroken fellowship.

Have you lost your keys or something else you really need and have forgotten where you put it? Talk to Jesus about it. Then when you have an idea, check it out. He wants to answer our prayers. Even the little ones.


*Mark 10:15 “Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”
*John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:

A Time To Weep

How do you comfort someone who has a broken heart? Do you try to be merry? Do you sing songs of joy? Do you feel uncomfortable being quiet and try to fill the quietness with conversation?

The apostle Paul gave us the right way to handle grief. Weep with those who weep.

Even Jesus cried when Lazarus died. Why? He knew He was going to raise him from the dead. But Martha and Mary were broken hearted. I think His heart was broken for them.

 Even the very best intended words can inadvertently cause pain. "With time you'll get over it." Probably so, still not appropriate for a broken heart. There will be a time to speak words of encouragement. But wait till the weeping ends!


Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season,  A time for every purpose under heaven:
Ecclesiastes  3:4A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn,
And a time to dance;