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\"SeekingHimLogo\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I love the Lord, for He heard my voice; He heard my cry for mercy.\u00a0<\/span>
\nBecause he turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.\u00a0<\/span>
\nThe cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me;\u00a0<\/span>
\nI was overcome by distress and sorrow.\u00a0<\/span>
\nThen I called on the name of the Lord: \u201cLord, save me!\u201d\u00a0<\/span>
\nThe Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.\u00a0<\/span>
\nThe Lord protects the unwary; when I was brought low, He saved me.\u00a0<\/span>
\nReturn to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.\u00a0<\/span>
\nPsalms 116:1-7<\/span><\/p>\n

God’s love knows no bounds! \u00a0He is there when we call out to Him and He hears our plea for ourselves and for others. \u00a0This past week was such a test for some friends of ours. \u00a0It is rather a long story, but the unfortunate side effect was that a teenager took his life. \u00a0No one this side of heaven knows why, but I am sure there are theories. He loved the Lord and people loved him.<\/p>\n

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We can use this situation to minister to others and let them know that it is okay to feel sad. \u00a0As Christians we are taught, or believe, that we should not feel sad, depressed, or helpless. \u00a0That is a lie from the evil one. \u00a0We are capable of sinning and, when sin creeps in, we are vulnerable to thoughts of suicide. \u00a0Please be aware, dear sisters, that here you can find rest, love, acceptance, help, and healing as well as hope.<\/p>\n

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com\u00b7pas\u00b7sion<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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noun 1. a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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This—compassion<\/strong><\/em><\/span>— is what God has for us. If only…..they would see; they would seek me; they would pray more; they had paid more attention.<\/div>\n
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Mighty to Save<\/strong><\/em> by Hillsong is such an appropriate song for us today. \u00a0He is so mighty to save us and help us know that we are forgiven and loved. \u00a0We may face desperate times, but it is not to define who we are in Christ. \u00a0Rules are made to protect us and guide us, but not to rule us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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