Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. It’s cool and clear this morning in Virginia and there isn’t a sign of much-needed rain in sight. As Virginia grows dryer and fire truck sirens are heard more often, I hold out Hope that the Lord will be merciful to the land soon. No matter what, whatever we face in Virginia today (or tomorrow) won’t have me fretting or complaining, because my Heart is much more inclined toward the trials of others than it could EVER be toward myself and our lack of rain. I’m not a martyr, and I’m definitely not a saint…I’m just a woman Living for the King…a King who was Known to become overwhelmed with Compassion over the pain and suffering of others. Sometimes it was over people who were hungry and thirsty…sometimes over the loss of a loved one…sometimes over trials and tribulations…sometimes over a hardened heart…ALWAYS because He could feel what they felt. Whatever we face in Virginia won’t hold a candle to what’s going on in the world, and my Heart is heavy over over it all.

The Bible says to “carry each other’s burdens and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ” but that’s easier said than done because it is the direct opposite of the nature of man – it takes the Nature of Christ to pull that off. It’s not easy to “carry” the burdens of another, but that is one sure way to propel us into prayer and to kick us into Action that we otherwise wouldn’t take unless we were Spiritually and emotionally carrying their burdens right along with them. Carrying the burdens doesn’t necessarily mean that we fill every need they have. Most of the time that’s not even possible! But it does mean we are in Spiritual agony over their hurts, and that alone drives us to weep on their behalf and to appeal to the King of all kings to bring them Comfort as only He can. Christ-like Compassion doesn’t discriminate – it kicks in for all people from all walks of life – people who share our Belief System and people who fight against us. Color doesn’t matter – class doesn’t matter – the fact that they have been kind (or not) to us or not doesn’t matter either. Christ-like Compassion loves all people because they were all made in the image of Him and He died for all. It’s that simple.

As the Time draws near, and the world experiences the “birth pains” we’re warned about in the Bible, the weight is almost unbearable if you have a Heart that longs to be like Him. People are living in fear and the freedom we’ve loved is fading away right before our very eyes. There are wars and rumors of wars on every corner of the earth – there are earthquakes and floods – there are children being violated and killed – there are churches not willing to speak the Truth for fear of offending the ones who don’t want to hear it – and plenty of churches that shut the doors because they were too afraid to stay open never opened their doors again. The church in America is just beginning to experience persecution, and the ones who dare to speak up are being labeled as “terrorists.” NONE of this comes as a surprise to those who know the Truth. There is plenty to be sad about…plenty to complain about…and plenty to fight over if we allow it…but none of that serves a Purpose in the Bigger Picture because NONE of that resembles a Heart like Christ. The Burden we should all be carrying has little to do with this life at all – it’s the Life that comes after this one that matters the most…and how many people will be left behind because so many others are too focused on their own life, their own needs, their own opinions, their own suffering, to care enough to Share the Truth far and wide. Now THAT’S a heavy burden to bear!

The Bible says, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?” so you won’t find me worrying today. What you would find if you were here with me is a very heavy Heart as I “carry the burdens” – and feel the pain – of others…a Heart driven to share the gospel of Jesus Christ more than anything else before it’s too late for the lost ones…an imperfect woman who LONGS to be like Jesus. As for the ones I can’t help physically? No worries, I’m praying almost as much as I’m breathing and I’m Trusting the King of all kings to comfort – to restore – to provide for – and to extend mercy to…and to send someone to share the Truth before it’s too late. I’m “feeding sheep” and going about “my Father’s business” today and every day, and I’m Unstoppable.

How about you?