Sometimes life can really through a curve ball. As old as I am, with as many of life’s experiences as I have had, I know my family and friends have had curve balls thrown at them also. Not sure that I have ever met anyone whose life is unscathed from ups and downs, trauma, illness, death of loved ones, woes or any myriad of bumps or treacherous valleys.

If life has slammed you on occasion, have you ever pondered the thought that Jesus could not really understand what is happening to you? We know from the Bible, Jesus suffered. He cried tears of blood. He isolated himself in the desert for forty days. He was betrayed by a close friend. He was beaten, flogged, crucified, and died a horrific long drawn out death.

Now, back to you: Maybe you are in daily pain, living with it day in and day out; do you think God does not understand your agony? Are your finances so shaky that you wonder how you will continue living comfortably? Could our Lord possibly understand these crises? The answer is YES. Not only does He know of your circumstances, He feels them and if you allow Him, He will comfort you, guide you, pouring a healing balm of peace over you. He gave His life for you. Dying for you. He is ALL for you. At communion, you take His body, drink His blood. Total understanding and care envelope you through this sacrament.

“What a friend we have in Jesus. All our sins and cares He bears.” Oh yes, give Him every care, worry and trust. He does understand and will walk with you through the valley. That’s unconditional love and we are so blessed to know Him.

Jill