This morning I woke up sad and brokenhearted again, been struggling most of the morning, and for some reason haven’t been able to shake it. There have been quite a few different situations that I have recently helped others walk through that have challenged me emotionally, physically, and more impactfully spiritually. The good news is that I have felt God’s presence and power in all that I have been involved in, but there are also times when I feel alone, isolated from the world while feeling like I am exactly where I need to be, so I pray I can find purpose in the pain. Have you ever really thought about the people throughout your life that have helped you become the person in Christ you are today? Have you thanked those who have truly cared about you and wanted what was best for you in life, without having any motives or agenda? Then have you contemplated what you will do when you find out that your last time together will be the last time, for one reason or another? There have been certain people in my life that in the small span of time impacted my life in a huge way. People who have been there for me in different seasons of my life, not to fix anything or do anything specific, but to help me feel loved, supported, and cared about. Because of their actions I look a little differently at what is written in *Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, And a time to die…4 A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance; 5… A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing; 8 A time to love, And a time to hate…*Over the years I have learned to cherish the little things in life, the special moments of time with certain individuals that showed me that they appreciated me, and more than that, valued me, because I feel that not much is worth more than that. To the noteworthy people that have helped me become the man of God that I am today, people that have impacted my life for Jesus and the kingdom, you who have prayed for me and my family, supported me in the various ways that you have, emotionally, physically, financially, and more importantly spiritually, I want to Thank You with all that I am. And for those who read what I write and encourage me to continue to lay out my heart for all to see, you are truly valued. Your prayers are always coveted. Always remember that Jesus loves you and I love you too!  My BeLoved, may the grace of the Lord Jesus, and the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

Special Note: I want to thank those who read what I write and are encouraged to give either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis in support of the different ministries God has entrusted to me. I am encouraged to see certain verses playing out before my eyes like what is written in *Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.* 

To any who are interested, please feel free to reach out to me with prayer requests, questions, encouragement, or for information on how to come alongside me with financial support for the ministry activities that God has entrusted to me at  pastord.blog@gmail.com or I do have a Zelle account associated with my phone number, 5202720387 last name Blaser. Thank you my Beloved for your ongoing prayers and support.