In my opinion, unless a counselor is well aware of how God works for the good of His children, and is able to communicate something of those facts to counselees in times of distress, he will be a pretty sorry counselor. I like what Chrysostom had to say about the providential care God showed for … [Read more...] about Providential Care
Complaint
Caught myself: __I’ve been complaining again __Instead of thanking You. How often I find myself __joining the chorus __of those who can see __nothing more __than the skin __of life’s trials. They complain because they are blind __and know nothing else to do. Why should I, __who see Your … [Read more...] about Complaint
Sickness
Lord, I’m sick, really sick! I don’t know what __to say or do: My mind isn’t very clear— __I can’t think straight. I put myself into Your hands, __asking that You will __help me get well, __keep me from frustration, __from worrying about things. Let me rest peacefully, __knowing that … [Read more...] about Sickness
Thankfulness
It’s so easy not to say thank You! __The trouble has past, __the sorrows have fled __the pain has left. There is joy, peace, relief __once more, __and my mind tends to forget __its former misery. But, Lord, __I will remember. __With my lips __I will praise You __from the heart. You have … [Read more...] about Thankfulness
Worry
My worry is sin __I cannot excuse it; __I confess it and seek Your pardon, Lord. __You have told me not to worry __but (rather) to pray, __to thank You (even for this trial), __to work on today’s responsibilities __and to rely on You __for the outcome. That’s hard under the present … [Read more...] about Worry