In the losses studied this week, the question is asked, “Will Your Anchor Hold?” – Hymn 534. We are reminded “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” – Hymn 104 and that “He Leadeth Me” – Hymn 537. The prayer in Hymn 644, “O God, Whose Will Is Life and Good” requests the Lord to drive disease afar, rather than suffering the loss of health.

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Trust may be lost with family and friends, but we are able to “Trust and Obey” our Lord in Hymn 590. There’s mercy with the Lord, in Hymn 279, “Only Trust Him” and in Hymn 510, “If You But Trust in God to Guide You” along with Hymn 524, “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” and Hymn 535, “I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus”.

The “Loss of Life” in our midst is most painful. With the faith we have in Jesus, we have so many promises of “A Day Of New Beginning?” Hymn 342. It won’t be long and “Soon Shall the Trump of God” give out the welcome sound – Hymn 419 and “I’m Going Home” – Hymn 437 and there is “No Night There” Hymn 427. We will sing with joy as “Lo, What a Glorious Sight Appears” to our believing eyes! – Hymn 446.

Please do “Hold Fast Til I Come” – Hymn 600 so we may all walk the beautiful streets of gold in Heaven very soon to meet with our Lord, and Saviour, Jesus Christ for eternity.

Blessings to you for a wonderful Sabbath Day.

2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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Another way that trust is lost is through family violence. Unthinkable as it is, research reveals that the home is the single most violent place in society. Family violence touches all kinds of families, including Christian homes. Violence is an assault of any kind—verbal, physical, emotional, sexual, or active or passive neglect—that is committed by one or more persons against another in the family.

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The Bible includes accounts of family violence, even among God’s people. What are your thoughts and feelings as you read these verses? Why do you think these stories were preserved in Scripture?

Gen. 37:17-28

2 Sam. 13:1-22

2 Kings 16:3, 2 Kings 17:17, 2 Kings 21:6

Abusive behavior is the conscious choice of a person to exercise power and control over another. It cannot be explained or excused by alcoholism, stress, the need to fulfill sexual desires, the need for better control of anger, or any behavior of the victim. Victims are not responsible for causing the abuser to abuse. Abusers distort and pervert love, for “love does no harm” (Rom. 13:10, NIV). Professional treatment can facilitate change in an abuser’s behavior, but only if the person takes responsibility for the behavior and seeks such help. To those who will open themselves to His presence, God is able to do exceedingly abundantly to help abusers stop abusing, to repent of their attitudes and behavior, to make restitution in every way possible, and to embrace the qualities of agape love to heal their own hearts and to love others (compare Eph. 3:20).

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