You will love Prayers for Parents of Prodigals by Linda Clare!

I read a post on Facebook by Linda Clare and knew I must have her book, Prayers for Parents of Prodigals. It was as simple as that. A woman who had that much wisdom was surely a woman who could write a book that I wanted to read. I instantly connected with her and with this book of prayers.

I have many similar books, but I feel so many of the same feelings as Linda had, as I read prayers with headings such as:

Broken Heart, Broken Parent

Through the Valley

Promises, Promises

Baby Steps

Shine Bright

Love You Forever…and more.

I read a few every morning and now already am on my second time of reading this book. I have several prayer and devotional books that I use every day and I can foresee this book as being one of those.

For some reason I thought that this book was written many years ago and I just missed it, but seeing it was released during the pandemic, I’m sure it didn’t get the publicity it deserved. I’m a big fan, now, of Linda Clare. You will be, too!

Donna Collins Tinsley

 

 

DO HURT PEOPLE, HURT PEOPLE?

 Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. Proverbs 17:9 ESV / 27

Today was one of those days that scriptures seem to come to mind, more than normal. I’m glad about that as I really need to find a Word and hold on to it, to get me through the days. Especially days such as I’ve been having lately. Which bring me to the subject: Do Hurt People Hurt People?

This is what I'm finding; yes, hurt people hurt people and to the degree the hurt the lower they will stoop. The sicker they are the more toxic they become. It could be alcohol, drugs or mental illness that they’re dealing with. Darkness deep in souls tries to overtake their lives and then they spread it to others. We need the power of the Holy Spirit to not respond in the same manner that they throw out the hurt to us. There is a reason the Bible says,

“Love covers a multitude of sins.” I’ve always wondered what that meant. The Amplified Bible in 1 Peter 4:8 says it this way:

“Above all, have [a]fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].”

Our love and prayers can lead to extra grace and mercy for others. Maybe we don’t feel like they deserve that; maybe the hurt has cut deep and it even has extended to our children or grandchildren. Remember, the Lord knows, He sees, He feels your pain. We all hurt Him and His son, Jesus, yet His love has covered our multitude of sins. This may be why it’s written in New Living Translation, James 2:13:

“There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.”

One of the most beautiful names for the Lord is: THE GOD WHO SEES. He saw Hagar, a woman used and abused, and sent an angel to minister to her and her son. He sees us. May God arise and our enemies be scattered. Let God be God in the most ugly situations we face today. Just ask Him what to do. SHOW US HOW TO LIVE, DEAR JESUS, and we will try to do it Your way. One more time.

Praying the Lord will show up and show off for you and yours today.

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