I knew a man who lost 10 children

I knew a man that question God

I knew a man that had false comforters

I knew a man that wife said "Curse God and die"

I knew a man that had a loathsome disease

I new a man that wanted to die

I new a man that could relate.. His name is Job

---The Book of Job

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VIOLENT CRIMES

Many experts feel that the following can contribute to senseless crimes:

Family breakdown

Hate groups, extremists

Dangerous cults

Violence in entertainment

Exposure to actual…

“How much is a life worth?” asks U.S.News & World Report. “In the U.S. today, the answer is seven years. That’s the median time convicted murderers spend behind bars, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.” "Many don’t stay in jail even that long. According to a survey of 30 states, one out of every seven prisoners given a life sentence serves three years or less". -Awake (1986)

Only God can…

Grandpa...you remember when you use to take me to the store and buy me candy when momma said no...

I miss you

Grandma..you remember when you use to cook those good old southern meals ..

I miss you

Counsin..you remember when you use to tease me 

I miss you

Mama Ragan...you remember when we use to engage in the ministry and have a good time...

I miss you

Can't wait to see you in Paradise ( Luke 23 :43)

For some reason that song pop in my head today.
Crazy song...glad the dead are not conscious of anything
(Ecclesiastes 9:5,10)..glad to know that my love ones are not suffering ..

Say Farewell to my Grandma and Grandpa who died of natural causes

No...see you later

Say Farewell to my little unborn sibling who did not see light

No...see you later

Say Farewell to my Bipolar Friend who shot herself

No...see you later

Say Farewell to my Counsin who died in a bike accident

No..see you later

I will see you again...I refuse to say farewell.....(John 5:28,29)

You defeated our family

You defeated our friends

Will you ever be defeated?

You cause us grief

You cause us sadness

Will you ever be defeated?

You cause us pain

You cause us to be depressed

Will you ever be defeated?

Alas, you will be defeated.....

 Revelation 21:3,4

Why do people blame you

When you are not the blame

Why do people say you took our loves ones

When you are not the blame

Why do people say you needed another angel

When you have myriad of angels

Why do people say " Why God?"

When you are not the blame

Why don't blame Adam or Satan..

When you are not the blame

I know you are not the blame because

You are love (1 John 4:16)

 Currently practicing as a psychiatric nurse and often come across so many people that do not have advance directives. Its so vital that we all take a look at our families and make sure you have Health Care Power of Attorneys or Living Wills. Yes even wills. Local Attorney offices can assist you and even medical professionals.There is must less frustration with advance planning.

Proverbs 15:22

At times family and friends may say the wrong things because they just don't know what to say. For example, "I know how you feel".......You think, " You don't"...we can try to be patient but it can be challenging. Colossians 3:12,13

"Each person has to work out the grief in his or her own way.

▪ Keep busy and continue your routine of work and activity.  Many expressed the great help they received from prayer.…

Six traps when it comes to Depression

1)Social Withdrawal - (Proverbs 18:1)

2) Rumination

3) Alcohol Abuse (Proverbs 20:1)

4)No Exercise (lack of)

5) Sugar Highs

6) Negative Thinking (Philippians 4:6,7)

Came across this article and found some helpful gems...

1) Rely on positive friends 2)Take Care of Yourself 3)Postpone Major Decisions 4)Be Patient with yourself 5) Beware of using medications or alcohol to cope with grief 6) Make allowances for others 7)Get back to your regular routine 8) Don't be afraid to let go of acute grief 9) Don't be unduly anxious (Matthew 6:25-34)

Divine Wisdom indeed...

1) Be supportive

2) Learn about the disorder

3) "Be comforting to one another" ( 1 Thessalonians 5:11)

We are all affected by the enemy death. No matter how hard we try to run and make ourselves look ageless, it is going to catch up with us. However, there is someone that can help us escape..."As the last enemy, death is brought to nothing... (1 Corinthians 15:26)

I  had people very close to me die right after their mate dies....I am sure you heard of a similar case.

Stephen M. Oppenheimer, a neurologist at Johns Hopkins University medical school in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A revealed findings that this is indeed possible....A broken heart can be deadly.... (Psalms 69 :20)

“Your dead will live. My corpses will rise up. Awake and shout joyfully, You residents in the dust! For your dew is as the dew of the morning, And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life. (Isaiah 26:19)

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there - I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints in snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
As you awake with morning's hush
I am the swift-up-flinging rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there - I did not die.

---John 5:28,29

As we look at the news (tragedies) today  it can be pretty sad...As we think about our  dead love ones ..it makes us even more sad..things are getting bad to worse and things today are fulfilling Bible prophecy... we need hope....He is the rock--- Isaiah 26 :4

It's hard to believe that many famous people have died due to depression. They mask it so well. They laugh but they are really hurting inside.... Money and fame does not bring happiness....(Psalms 94:14)