Prayer

It is really hard to stay focused when the pain is so intense. Sometimes the Lord seems so far removed from my pain and hurts. Does God see my pain? Does He care? Why can't I find peace in my circumstance? Maybe, just maybe, I'm looking in the wrong place. I think everyone expects God to send that healing miracle their way, but miracles take many forms. Yes, He could reach out and heal me completely of every ailment that I have, but at this point He has chosen not to. I need to look inward at what God is doing and stop looking at the outward signs. Everytime I come to the altar of grace, God is there waiting for me. Through the cup and the bread He touches me. I can't explain it, I just know by faith that He is there. Yes, I do get angry at times because there are things that I want to do and can't. I get discouraged. I feel abandoned. These are all feelings and we can't go by feelings. Jesus said He would never leave us nor forsake us. My faith is built on Jesus Christ and the words He spoke. To God be the Glory forever and ever. Amen