Valentine’s Day is notoriously difficult for many, often acting as a “perfect storm” that intensifies feelings of loneliness, grief, or inadequacy. Whether you’re single, grieving, or in a complicated relationship, the pressure of the holiday can be overwhelming. In my own life, there have been times when the thoughts have been so bad that all I wanted was for them to stop so I had to come to the understanding that thoughts are not facts. There have been times when I have allowed the enemy to convince me that I am alone because of how tough life gets, especially because I have not been in a relationship with a woman for many years. I realize that I am not alone and that the most important relationship I could be in is with the Lord Jesus and that God is only a prayer away. There have been many people throughout scripture that have battled depression and loneliness like I have. David, Elijah, Jeremiah, and even the Lord Jesus in a way, they all suffered with uncertainty and anguish over things that they were going through or about to go through. Sometimes I get tunnel vision in my circumstances and forget the scriptures that give us clear understanding of God’s purpose for our trouble. Whenever I get lost in my situations I pray over what is written in *Romans 8:28 And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.* For any that are reading this that are facing a battle and are not sure how to deal with it, trust in God for He is Sovereign, look to the scriptures for His peace, look to the family of God to help you. I have heard it said that “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem”. For those struggling and are not sure how you can go on, I want you to know that there is help available, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 to receive some support. Also know that you are not alone, that Jesus loves you and so do people that you may have not even met yet, including me. We all have had a 100% success rate of getting through all that we have gotten through to this point. We have all made it to Yesterday’s Tomorrow, for that is today. My favorite phrase in the Bible is, “It came to pass” because everything that we are going through “will” come to pass. Many of us spend our days worrying about things that will never happen. I know deep down what it is like to not feel loved, but I also know the love of the Savior and the peace found there. I came across a specific prayer for a Broken Heart. “Heavenly Father, I come before You with a broken and overwhelmed heart. You promise in Your Word that You are close to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). I am crying out to You to heal my pain and soothe my troubled spirit. Lord, I give You my heavy heart, along with all my confusion, hurt, and tears. I cannot carry this burden alone; I need Your strength to face today. Please bind up my brokenness and pour Your peace into the deepest parts of my soul. I ask for the courage to let go of the past and the grace to trust You with my future. I thank You that Your love is steadfast and that You will mend the broken pieces of my heart by the power of the Holy Spirit. I pray all this in the name of Jesus, my Healer and my Friend. Amen”. 

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.*

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