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Peace of mind is undoubtedly a blessing from God... This I affirm, and thank the Lord for wholeheartedly After a counseling brainstorming session Where I witnessed in a prayerful meeting of minds The need to minister to those with “fractured minds” Who are agonizing creatures of the night Tortured with self-inflicted guilt As well as to their loved ones who suffer with them In bearing the load while helping them in their affliction. May I present this scenario where I was moved… The parents of this vivacious lady asked for spiritual aid Along with divine serenity which the Lord Definitely assures to those who trust in Him fervently in faith. Accordingly, their daughter is diagnosed with bi-polar mood disorder; In good times, she declares that she’s the reigning Miss Universe Vibrantly, she talks to everyone… cheering them; Yet, during her down moments, she shuts herself in… Forgetting her hygiene routine, failing to eat And worst of all... wanting to end her life Since she sees herself as a worthless worm. Listening to the parents in tears... the mother, sobbing While expressing the angst and recounting the misery-turmoil The family members are going thru... was what I could do at first. With empathy, I felt their despair…, especially when they revealed How difficult it was for them to handle their daughter’s denial Of her mental state … that when reality-check is done They are the ones accused of not regarding the factual situation Or not being “understandable.” Today, I come to the Lord, entreating for His power To strengthen the parents, and to bless them with patience As they show their love, care, and support to and for their child. For her who is cared, I beseech for soul-healing While the Prince of peace prevails in their home. I claim with triumphant hope, anticipating for His answer of grace... Believing the Scripture’s truth of Isaiah 26:3, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” October 20, 2018 Edited on June 13, 2022
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