“Nobody understands me, I’m really sensitive.” Iggy Pop
Have you ever said “nobody understands”? Was that true or did you ignore the gifts God was giving you during a time of trouble. God understands. God cares. God can even give you joy in the midst of trouble. James, the brother of Jesus, was thrown from the southeast pinnacle of the temple (over a hundred feet down) when he refused to deny his faith in Christ. James tells us, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds… Every good and perfect gift is from above…” (James 1:2-17 midday prayers click below)
So are you gonna go with James or Iggy?
Lenten practices for today…
Give In – to finding joy during trials and trouble.
Give up – self pity and nobody understands attitudes.
Give out – a gift you received during a time of trouble to someone who needs it today.
Midday prayers click below