WE ARE BROKEN

Days ahead…

Terry Dashner….Faith Fellowship Church PO Box 1586 Broken Arrow, OK 74013

A hunting accident in 1858 blinded a young Englishman, leaving him depressed and despondent. Letters from friends did not help much, for they mostly urged him to be resigned to the will of Providence. But one letter was different. It came from a former tutor of the 25-year-old man and said, “It will be your own fault if this trouble does not bring with it some alleviation. The evil that has fallen on you will lose half its terrors if regarded steadfastly in the face with determination to subdue it as far as may be possible.”

The letter continued with practical suggestions for study and plans for the future. It was the right challenge. Called on to accept his misfortune and make the best of it, Henry Fawcett became a professor at Cambridge University and later England’s postmaster general.

Our world is changing before our very eyes. Some of the changes are good—liberating Iraq from the oppressive regime of Saddam Hussein, the world communities coming together to aid the victims of natural disasters worldwide, continuing advancements in science and medicine for the good of mankind, and many more. On the other hand, some of the changes are sobering, to say the least.

Current reports coming out of Asia are that China is getting ready to move against the United States for Taiwan. Nuclear strikes are probable in the noted scenario. Iran is about five years away from nuclear weapons. The Middle East is in turmoil. Israel is giving up occupied land in the Gaza. The Palestinians are claiming victory over Israel through years of jihad by suicide bombings and are steps closer to a Palestinian state. Weather patterns continue to alarm scientists worldwide and populated areas are being destroyed with its people displaced abroad. Truly these are trying times.

As Christians how should we interpret the signs of the times? Although we are Christian, that does not mean we are exempt from alarm and despair; nevertheless, we need not submit to the calamity and despair. Jesus told us over 2000 years ago (Matthew 24; Mark 13; and etc.) that troubling times would come worldwide. He told us that although the earth will shake and the heavens would fall, we are not to fear but rejoice because His coming is nigh. When calamity comes, we can do one of two things. We can fear and submit to the disaster around us. Or we can trust God all the more and do the Father’s business of serving our fellowman.

These days the Christian should stand head and shoulders above by stooping to serve everyone in need. This should be our “finest hour.” In the midst of darkness all around us, we should shine all the brighter because the light of Jesus Christ shines through us.

Keep the faith. Stay the course. Jesus is coming soon.

Pastor T.

Just as an arrow cannot be dragged back once it has left the bow, a relationship that has become strained will never be the same again. A person who broke up in relationship undergoes a harrowing time to lead a normal life. However, following some steps in this situation can change your life.

Sure Shot Way to Get your Ex Back

When your relationship breaks up, it is normal to feel dejected. However, you should not hold back your emotions as it may cause health problems. Allow them to give way and you will feel relieved. This is the sensible approach when dealing with a broken heart.

When you are in a relationship, you tend to connect yourself with certain things like songs, hang-outs and some other such objects. These things will activate your memories of past relationship and will make you sad. Thus, it is advised to remove these things so that your wounds shall not reopen when dealing with a broken heart.

It becomes difficult to get rid of problems if you do not make any change in your attitudes. A negative approach towards life will always act as an obstacle to your progress. Hence, do not take the failure of a relationship as a total failure. Overcome negativity to move ahead in life. There is no other way when dealing with a broken heart.

Scientifically speaking, best way to overcome melancholy in life is to consult an expert therapist and opt for therapy treatment. These therapies make you aware of your senses and help in dealing with a broken heart.

Lastly, if you have just had a break up, do not immediately enter into another relationship. This is known as being on the ‘rebound’. Nine times out of ten, you shall end up regretting the relationship that was merely an excuse to forget the pain of the break up.

Cupid’s arrow really missed the mark this time. Now you’re left holding two big pieces of a heart that was once not only whole but also filled with love for someone special. You’re left questioning how to heal a broken heart so that you can get some relief from the pain and find your way back into the land of the living.

So, who do you love? You!

There’s really no one better.

Place yourself at the top of the dog pile of your favorite people and do a little first rate tender loving care.

Seriously. Go out and do something you’ve always wanted to do but put off for whatever reason. Make it an event and bring a friend along to share it with if you’d like. If not, go it alone and have a great time.

Take care of your physical and mental well being. If it means a day at the spa go for it. Make an appointment for Swedish massage, acupressure treatment, tickets to a football game, or a double feature of action packed explosions at the local multiplex. Do something fun that’s all about you for a change instead of doing what you think others will want to do with you.

Take a class, take lessons, start a journal, and take time to get to know and grow to love the real you and not as part of a “we.” Have fun exploring and getting to know the real you while learning to love yourself as you are, flaws and all.

Once you’ve learned to love yourself a little better you’ll be in a much better position to approach your ex about possible reconciliation.