Sheltered

Hi Folks,
I just felt in my heart that it was time to write you a note about comfort. I know many of you that have physical ailments that you deal with minute by minute. Some of you have Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Migraines, Back Injuries, Bladder troubles, Kidney Stones and many more ailments that are always there. There are those that deal with chemical imbalances that can affect our moods, eating habits and all kinds of other little things that are just aggravating. I say all this to let you know that it's gonna be ok. After being bed bound now for five years I have learned to adjust to my situation and sometimes no matter how strong I think I am and positive I still have those days that I would rather skip.
I find myself awake now at 2:15 am and thought I would try to put myself to sleep by listening to some music. I put in a CD of Southern Gospel Music and one of my favorite songs came on which is "Sheltered in the Arms of God." I started listening to it and thought about the lyrics and how God does shelter us even through our tough times. "I'll have no fear cause Jesus walks beside me" Wow, no matter what the world tells us, we are not alone. He walks with us no matter what we go through, no matter how bad it is he is there. Every time we think that we can't handle anymore of a situation he comes through and lets us know that through him we can do anything.
He also gave us each other. He sends people our way that are in need of a friend and he sends them our way to be our friend when we are in need. We have ample opportunities to make a difference in someone's life if it's just to pick up the phone and say "Hi Friend" or go by and visit one who is not physically well enough to get out. If you feel like you are just not doing enough to help others then say a little prayer and ask God to keep you busy. I guarantee you will be blessed with plenty to do. He wants us to willingly search for those in need of a boost whether it be physical or spiritually. Once we start helping others we soon forget our ailments and problems as he takes care of our needs. Keep your eyes on him and he will shelter you in his arms.

In His Service
Stan Hoyle