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Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16, NIV)
Twenty years ago, I was shocked to learn that my twelve-year-old daughter, Jennifer, had a threatening tissue growth that had spread into her jaw. I was told that her right jawbone would have to be removed; bone taken from her hip would be used to replace it.
Jennifer is the youngest of our six children. When she was only fifteen months old, her father was diagnosed with cancer. His death left me raising the children alone. It was a traumatic time in our lives, but by the grace of God, we all got through the tragedy and continued on with life. And now, just ten years later, here was another unexpected and sobering diagnosis. I really struggled with it. “Why is this happening to such a gentle, sweet, and kind little girl?” I asked the Lord.
Overwhelmed with sorrow and…
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God bless you your trust. Among our prayers at adoration and always after the Communion, we pray:
I praise you Jesus, I adore you Jesus, I love you Jesus;
I praise you Jesus, I thank you Jesus, I trust you Jesus.
and repeat it at least three times. It helps.
The Holy Spirit is our loving Helper and Comforter. He is close to us when we call on Him. One of the greatest things we can do for our children and young people is to tell them about the Holy Spirit and His real presence in their lives and hearts. When I am troubled- He leads me on the path of peace… when I am hurting he is there to console! MAy our souls be in constant conversation with the hly Spirit of God!