Keep Hanging On

This is Memorial weekend in the USA.  I just lost my mom in March of 2012, and I really miss her.  I know she will be resurrected healthy and young forever, when Jesus splits the sky.  1Thessalonians 4:16-18, "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.  Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.  Therefore comfort one another with these words."
That secret pain that you have never breathed to a human ear, Jesus knows.  Let Him heal you.
I don't know what loss or pain you are holding in your heart right now, or what you've experienced in the past.  What I do know, is that no matter what you're going through, even though your life may not make sense to you, God IS with you and He has the strength to carry you in His loving arms.  When it seems your dreams are all broken, and you're on the edge of despair, that is when God will show you His presence, and when you may be more ready to listen to His plan for your life. 
Someone who you were supposed to be able to trust may have hurt you.  Jesus will never hurt you.  He took your pain on the cross
Someone may have rejected and abandoned you.  Jesus will never leave you.  His Father had to turn His face away from Him, while He took your sin on the cross.  Sin separates us from God.
Someone special to you may have died.  Jesus died for you on the cross, and now He lives forever, forever your Savior and brother, in heaven.  Jesus will turn your mourning into joy, and give you beauty for the ash heap Satan has tried to sell you.  Isaiah 61:3, "To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.”
You may be angry.  Jesus knows how to give you peace.  
Whatever your circumstance, Jesus IS THE ANSWER!  He just wants you to cry out to Him for help.  Tell Him how you feel, and surrender your heart to Him.  He knows every scar...He can change your heart, your desires and your life!  I know, because He is changing mine.  I wouldn't trade Him for the world!
Jesus came through the stars, took the sin that was ours, forever bears the scars, so He can HEAL OURS.
Hold Onto Jesus,      Joy J

What are you worth?

Living in the US, we quickly learn from society that our value is based on our appearance, status, wealth, fame, talent, power, etc., but do these things really bring us happiness? Do the people who possess these outward luxuries truly feel loved for who they are? I think the thousands of lives ruined by Hollywood tell us otherwise. What about the billionaires who still lust for more money and power?  No doubt these things give us a temporary boost, but deep down I think we all want to be loved for something deeper than that. I believe that there is a God who loves us so much, he was willing to pay the utmost price for us; for you, dear friend. The best part of all, is that He will be your

greatest treasure in return. Please take a moment to watch this video and gain the blessing it holds for you, and always keep your eyes to the sky. -Tina H.