(1 Corinthians 3:7) “Love never gives up on people. It never stops trusting, never loses hope, and never quits.”

The Scripture reminds me of when a Pastor of a Church we used to attend asked me to meet with someone who had just been released from prison (for a truly terrible crime).

I met him for coffee early in the morning, and even though I hadn’t intended to meet for more than an hour, we spoke well into the late afternoon. All I heard, saw, and felt was his contrition, undoubted love for Jesus, and his need for forgiveness from, and reintegration with, the body.

This brings me onto a statement (in The Shack) when the Lord asks the main character to forgive the man who had murdered his daughter...! The Lord said, “If you will take your hands from around his neck and forgive him, then I can save his soul!”

I know I won’t ever understand how this story will impact or even resonate with some of you, but I genuinely believe today's message is from the Lord...!

GOD, who created all our hearts, says, “Come to Me, my dear Child, and I will show you how to break free and live! Do your part and trust in Me enough to honour Me.” 

Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve those who are sick amongst us—Baby Owen, Baby Pasley, Louise, Betty, Maria, Lorenzo, Matteo, Romeo, Sebastian, Nathaniel, Marissa, Ron, Amy, Franca, Daniela, Kristina, Paul, Roger, Alastair, Ian, Alex, Alexander, Lynette, James, Keiron, Samantha, Jay, Liliana, Maria, Susanna, and those you bring to our minds right now… Please grant your healing power to those who minister to all the sick among us so they may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care. We pray this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen