some good thoughts I've heard recently...

When life hits those really dark, painful moments is when CHRIST will bring stability. God can't love you anymore because he loves you fully. God can't be any closer because he's already drawn near. God has not walked away from you, even if you've walked away from Him... He continually pursues you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. You're not alone. FAITH is believing during these dark, painful moments. Jesus IS here, Jesus DOES know, Jesus DOES care Jesus WILL help. To believe all of that does not take away the pain, the suffering, the trials... but what it does do is take away the loneliness, the hopelessness, and the fear. In these situations, not only do you need Jesus, you need people around you who love Jesus that they can love you and encourage you and speak truthfully to you... People who will weep when you weep, rejoice when you rejoice as God does with you... God said in Genesis "it is not good to be alone." The new covenant says we're reconciled to God through Jesus so we're not alone.. we're also reconciled to His people... We're Christians AND the church... this offers love, support, encouragement and hope... we carry each other's burdens (Galatians 6)...