I want to let everyone know that have been faithfully supporting my family in various ways that I value you, and I really appreciate the time that you put in to pray for us and care for us in the manner that you do. We feel blessed to know that there are some, few, who care enough about us to take us before the throne of God and ask for His grace and favor for us on a regular basis. For me, lately it seems as though I am being rung through the ringer (older people will know what that means, younger people will need to look it up, lol). It seems like it is a vicious cycle of the physical, emotional, financial, mental, and most of all spiritual trials and tribulations, over and over. I do believe that much of what we go through is because of how we are reaching out to the people of our world, the people we come across, to help them know Jesus and draw closer to God. I want all who read what I share to know that my hope is fixed on the Lord Jesus and I take God at His word with joy no matter what I go through. I pray fervently over what is written in *Romans 5:2… And let us rejoice and exult in our hope of experiencing and enjoying the glory of God. 3 Moreover [let us also be full of joy now!] let us exult and triumph in our troubles and rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that pressure and affliction and hardship produce patient and unswerving endurance. 4 And endurance (fortitude) develops maturity of character (approved faith and tried integrity). And character [of this sort] produces [the habit of] joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation. 5 Such hope never disappoints or deludes or shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us.* Some have shared with me that they believe that my struggles are because of my own wrong thinking and self-sabotage, without taking into account the spiritual warfare that goes on behind the scenes that evidently they have no spiritual eyes to see. I realize that I am not the only one in the battle and want to remind those that try to discourage me that even the Apostle Paul was hindered by the enemy and endured, and so will I endure. I do understand that trials are not random but are given by God to His children to test, purify, and mature the soul, leading to holiness. That suffering allows us to participate in Christ’s passion and become more like Him, making our pain meaningful. That whatever difficulties I endure reveal God’s grace, strengthening my faith and producing virtues like patience and steadfastness. My eternal perspective has changed over time, viewing life as eternal, shifting my perspective, making earthly struggles small compared to heavenly rewards and reunion with God. My true joy in this season comes from drawing close to Him, finding peace in His presence even amidst worldly sorrows. To all those who feel empathy in what I share, I want you to remember what I try to focus on, that  “We are not fighting for victory, we are fighting From victory”, Something else to keep in mind, I read the end of the Bible, God wins. 

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, 5202720387 last name Blaser. Thank you my Beloved for your ongoing prayers and support.