It is because of the Lords mercies that we are not consumed..Lamentations 3:22…it is because of the Lords grace that we can stand before the Maker of heaven and earth and be blameless and stand there guiltless..all because of the blood that Jesus shed for you and for me to wash us as white as snow..Isaiah 1:18…it is because of forgiveness that we ourselves choose to forgive…it because of hardships that we see and choose to help and reach out others…it is because of sickness that we learn to appreciate our health and our lives that we have been blessed and that we have been given…it is because of sorrow and loss that we are more compassionate, caring, tenderhearted people unto others whom are experiencing and facing the same things in their lives…for some argue that experience isn’t the best teacher for us and our lives..but I myself feel that it isI believe that experience is the best teacher…because it is through facing and going through things that changes us, and mold us, and they do make us into the people in whom we are today…it is them things that God uses to create each of us into them wonderful masterpieces that He so desires that we should be…it is through looking at ourselves and understanding that we all are just ole sinners saved by grace..Ephesians 2:8…and knowing that our righteousness is nothing more than filthy rags..Isaiah 64:6…that we all are broken…that we all have sinned and fallen short from the glory of the Lord..Romans 3:23..that we all are the same honestly and truly in one way or another…and I believe that it is through them things that help each of us to stay focused on what matters the most in life, and guys that is people..for us to have such a love for them…to have such a heart that cares beyond what they are or what they do…it is through them tough and hard people as well that each of us have to deal with from time to time that actually help us, and helps us to know and understand just how far it is that we maybe still have to go in our own personal walks with God..for the word of the Lord says, it’s easy to love them that love you…but what reward have ye?…for it says that even the publicans do the same…but it goes on to say unto us..that we are to be perfect as our Father in heaven is perfect…Matthew 5:46-48…for we’re always growing..and we as well are always changing…we are constantly being made more and more into the image of Christ Jesus our Lord…so I pray each of us always keep it real…and that each of us always keep things in perspective…that we always do take a look back over our shoulders from time to time to see just how far the Lord has brought us..but yet to help us to remember just who and what we was before the Lord came to us and picked us up and cleaned us up..and changed us, and created in us them clean and pure hearts in which we all should be having within ourselves…for by doing so…we do stay, as I said, focused on the most important thing in life, and that would be people…so let us keep it real guys…staying real to who we are…and staying real with people…don’t let any of us get the big head..and I pray none of us ever think that we’re better than anyone…for we’re all in need Jesus!…for we need Him to help us along the way in this ole thing we call life…but it sure is good from time to time..to have someone come along side ya and help ya along with your walk…give ya that extra boost…give ya that word of encouragement…and give ya that listening ear…so I hope that is us…I hope we are them ones in whom comes along side someone who is broken, hurting, discouraged…and that we do give that listening ear…we do lean that helping hand..and we do choose to just love them…for once again guys the message is quite simple and yet so very much profound and that is simply this…Love all and not merely few…In Jesus’ name, I do ask and pray…Amen and Amen…Be blessed today my dear sweet friends and remember wherever you go and whatever you do, Be a light for our Father, Much love to you all, Mandi