Over the years people have asked me why do I share all that I do. Many of the topics that I write about are relevant to my current situation, a reflection of my thoughts, my life, or the lives of those around me. More recently my life has been filled, filled with what seems to be maledictions but are actually spiritual blessings. Filled with hardship while overflowing with peace. I have battled health concerns, both physical and mental, all the while being filled with hope of a heavenly body without any human defects. I have battled loneliness in crowded buildings all the while feeling that I am in the arms of a loving Savior. I believe that everything I go through has a purpose behind it because of what is written in *2 Corinthians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.* I know what it is like to sleep in a car and not a bed. I know what it is like to look forward to a good meal while my stomach is writhing in emptiness. I know what it is like to feel unloved in a world that I do not belong in. I know what it is like to lose everything, even the desire to live, because living just hurts too much sometimes. I also know the love of a Savior, the grace and mercy of a God who never left me, even when I sinned against Him. In all simplicity, I am just one beggar trying to show other beggars where to find bread. I like what the Lord said as quoted in *John 6:35 Jesus replied to them, “I am the Bread of Life. The one who comes to Me will never be hungry, and the one who believes in Me [as Savior] will never be thirsty [for that one will be sustained spiritually].* My perspective of God is that He is one of immense power, profound love, and unwavering faithfulness. Understanding His immensity humbles my mind while His nearness comforts my soul, urging me to find joy not in self but in communion with Him. I have come to trust in His perfect provision even in the midst of challenging trials. I acknowledge that He is a God who forgives completely and empowers me through faith to accomplish all that He has for me to do. I am thankful for the words of Charles Spurgeon “To rejoice in temporal comforts is dangerous, to rejoice in self is foolish, to rejoice in sin is fatal, but to rejoice in God is heavenly.” My prayer is that the topics that I have shared have helped at least one person come to a better understanding of how loving and gracious our God is and develop a deeper relationship with Him by getting a clearer picture of His character and attributes. I understand that within 50 years of my death I will most probably be forgotten. My goal is to make sure that the scriptures that I trust in, the God that I put my faith in, the Lord Jesus that I cling to will never be forgotten by the power of the Holy Spirit’s work, with and through me. For anyone that is feeling lost and alone, please know that you are loved, valued, and cherished. And if you need help in experiencing that physically, please let me know. I would be honored and privileged to try to help you any way that I can.

My BeLoved, may the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus, 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 support the ministry God has entrusted to me either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis. 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 at pastord.blog@gmail.com or I do have a Zelle account associated with my phone number, 5202720387last name Blaser. Thank you my Beloved for your ongoing prayers and support.