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“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.” – 1 Corinthians 12:4 (NIV)

When I was a child, I loved going to the grocery store with my mother to pick out my favorite cereal. It’s because, back in the day, a prize (toy) came in every box of sugary goodness.

“But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.” – Mark 11:26 (NKJV)

Have you ever been offended or deeply hurt by someone? If so, you are not alone. Chances are you, like so many others, have suffered great pain at the hands of someone you loved or trusted.

“But Martha [overly occupied and too busy] was distracted with much serving; and she came up to Him and said, Lord, is it nothing to You that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me [to lend a hand and to do her part along with me]!” 

“O Lord, You have searched me and known me.  You know my sitting down and my rising up; you understand my thought afar off.” – Psalm 139:1-2 (NKJV) 

There are times in our lives when life can seem unbearable, uncomfortable, and extremely painful. During these times, 

“Casting all of your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV)

It was one of those days. Dilemma after dilemma joined forces against me, and I felt defenseless against them all. Various concerns of life washed over me like a tsunami, and it seemed as though I was drifting away in waves of worry.