When I see the frequency and intensity of the things occurring in our world....earthquakes, violence, total ignorance and/or rebellion against our Lord...my spirit quickens and remembers the scripture where Jesus says......it will be like the birth pains of a woman. I believe this is where we are at today. These types of things have been around for centuries, however, they are more intense and closer together than ever before. When I was a child when something so devastating was on the news, the entire community mourned, talked about it, pondered it, helped their fellow man. Now, it happens so frequently, doesn't seem to have the same effect on people.

Thank you Jesus for being real....most of all...thank you for your mercy and grace in revealing that to me. Thank you for giving me your eyes to see through, your heart to feel through, and your hands to touch with. Praise your holiness and power, your strength and wisdom, your ability to forgive and love completely. Oh how my heart aches for you, reaches out for you and needs you. Praise your holy name.