Over the years I believe that God has led me to write devotionals on many different topics for a variety of many different reasons. I have invested time reading, researching, studying, and more importantly praying over what I believe God has wanted me to share. Some of what I have written was more about self-care and trying to bring peace to some of the feelings, emotions, and the demons I feel oppressed by more than it was to help anyone else. Certain devotionals were written due to trauma that I needed to deal with, topics I struggled with, or new concerns that were being revealed to me in coming to grips with my character defects and moral shortcomings. I often pray about how different my life would have been if the marriage I committed to 31 years ago today would not have failed, if I would not have failed as a husband. As I have tried to figure out why God has chosen to use me in this way, I think about what is written in *1 Corinthians 1:27 But God has selected [for His purpose] the foolish things of the world to shame the wise [revealing their ignorance], and God has selected [for His purpose] the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong [revealing their frailty].* I feel that to the deepest parts of myself. Different individuals are called to minister to different people in different ways. I have come to accept the place that God has me and the calling that He has given to me because I acknowledge that He is Sovereign. My life is not fancy, I am a simple man without any formal training in ministry. I am a man of average intelligence, if that. The one thing that I can say for sure is that I spend time with Him everyday in the Word, in prayer, and in fellowship. More importantly, I serve an all powerful God whose will I desire to be in whether I like it or not. I know that I share personal information that others may never share about themselves, but if by what I write one person has been drawn closer to the Lord Jesus, it will have been all worth it and praise be to God. I know for sure that one person has been drawn closer to Him by what I write, me. To all who read a little of what I write, thank you, for all for your prayers, encouragement, and support in different ways over the years. As I continue to walk this path, my prayer is that we all find the courage to be seen, known, and loved by the One who created us. Until we meet again in these pages, may His grace be your constant companion and His peace your quiet strength. 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.*

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.