Seeds of Hope Nuggets

Be encouraged and may God strengthen you with His Power! During my last pregnancy there were times when it felt as if I would not make it something had gone terribly wrong.   The simplest chore had to be abandoned because of shortness of breath and excessive weight gain.   Soon the doctors diagnosed the problem; the placenta had all but detached itself from my unborn baby and was hanging on only by a thread so to speak.   Frequent scans were ordered to monitor the situation for if the placenta detached itself completely the doctors said, “You could bleed internally and both of you could die.”   On each scan, the baby’s heart beat was very strong and gave me hope.   Yet upon her arrival at home, I discovered that she was incoherent and my heart sank into despair.   I felt it was my entire fault and questioned as to why I got sick during the pregnancy followed by condemnation.   The Word spoke from book of Romans 8:1-2, (1)” There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in C

In this life we feel the pain of losing loved ones and the many trials and temptations. Rejection with many disappointments, yet when we experience these difficult times, there is the Awesome presence of God to comfort, strengthen and settle us. Be encouraged as you read! When your heart aches and tears flow down your cheeks. When there is no one who understands your pain. When someone who is so dear and close to you is suddenly taken away: the pain of despair is almost unbearable. It really, really hurts. When there are no arms that would hold you in the darkest of night. An awesome presence engulfs your inner being bringing the comfort of the word from Hebrews 13:5 which says, " I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. " Somehow your joy is restored and your aching heart is healed. All of your tears are wiped away with the realization that it is of utmost importance to show love and kindness to all whom you meet. Also let each person know just how muc