Holiday of Healing: the Grieving
Holiday celebrations can be very difficult for those who have lost a friend or family member that year, or even previous to that. Memories of past Christmas' fill the minds of those grieving leaving them feeling their loss all over again. Many have lost their spouse, leaving them alone. Others have lost children whom they would normally play and share holiday festivities with. Others feel guilt fr
Read MoreHoliday of Hope: Disabled Children
Living with a disabled child can be challenging; being a disabled child can be even worse. People stare, often without realizing it. They can make pitiful or ignorant comments. Many activities are not possible due to physical or mental limitations. Families can become tense and full of anger at God and each other while dealing with the situation. The child can feel low self-worth, anger, and anxie
Read MoreHoliday of Healing: the Jobless
Each holiday season families go to gatherings, give each other gifts and enjoy festivities in honor of the season. For those jobless, this can become a real problem because while they should be enjoying the holiday they are instead worried about how to pay their bills, dealing with depression from not being able to provide their typical holiday gifts and being anxious of their future. Young childr
Read MoreHoliday of Healing: the Elderly
While the holidays bring joyous memories and laughter for millions, for many others it brings sadness and the close of another year of a precious life. The elderly are especially affected by this as they reminisce over their friends who have passed away, leaving them feeling lonely and fearful. The pains and sicknesses they endure seem to taunt them with fears of death soon to come. When you are h
Read MoreHoliday of Healing: Those with AIDS
DECEMBER 1st - Praying for those with AIDS Prayer: Lord, today is World AIDS Day. We pray for those who have this disease across our world that they would have healing for their body and healing for their soul. We ask for wisdom for those searching for a cure. We pray for nations in the 10/40 Window where this disease is most prevalent that they would raise funds and awareness of how to
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