‬ Have you ever prayed this prayer? I was just sitting here thinking about how God answered this prayer for me. It is my daily prayer for many going through the storms of life: "Jesus, have mercy". If you are going through a valley of some type you can cry out to Him. He hears us and understands. He is well acquainted with grief, sorrow and suffering. “Be quiet!” the people in front yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” When Jesus heard

Here is the painful truth: Love and forgiveness go hand in hand. If you don't believe that, then close your Bible and call it a day because that is exactly what the cross of Jesus did for all of us. Jesus proved that real love is the kind of love that forgives. Forgiveness restores and renews hope. Unforgiveness breeds and feeds doubt, insecurity, anger and bitterness. At the same time.. forgiveness is not easy. Some of the most self-proclaimed "mature Christians" cannot for