Sandra's Sunshine

Giving a Safe Haven Submitted by: Sandra Harris Frey Sitting here in my warm, safe haven of a home, I’m listening to the wind howl, the snow pelting my windows, and wondering if anyone had to be turned away at the various shelters in our community. When the weather is harsh, my heart aches for the homeless and neglected for their fear must be especially great during these times. Our Lord talked about defending the poor and needy. He made us a promise in Proverbs 28:27 that “He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses”. Why would we not love everyone as God intended and help a brother or sister in need? In his eyes, we’re all his children and we must take care of each other. If we’re able to help others, it’s the Lord’s intention for us to do so. Doesn’t everyone deserve a safe haven? Psalm 82: 3-4 Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy; Free them from the hand of the wicked.

In our lifetime, we will meet many meaningful people from all walks of life who touch our heart in a special way. These people may have been around us during our childhood, our college years or different phases of our career and life time. These people who touch our heart in a special way are called friends. Friendships are one of the most unique relationships that we can ever be blessed to experience. Our friends accept us even if we demonstrate bad behavior to them. Our friends are a great comfort to us when life deals us a bad hand. Our friends keep our secrets and offer words of wisdom and encouragement. One of the greatest regrets in my life is the collapse of a friendship over a decade ago. Yes, some friendships even collapse. Instead of trying to right the wrong, we both angrily closed the door on that friendship never attempting to try and salvage it. I sincerely regret my actions in closing that door and often wonder if the door will ever open again. It takes a lot of ...