When It Hurts, Where is Jesus?

I can blutantly admit that this week has been a bumpy ride for me despite all the smile that I have been wearing on my face all the time. Some times, you just want to sit a lone and cry, fathom and wonder if God is near. Does Jesus care? That has been my question as I meet challenges day by day but as if that is not enough, I was struck hard by a certain loss of my brother inlaw who died at a very tender age. Picturing in mind what this is exposing his widdow and opherns to, I can speak out of experience that it is going to be rough on their side. It has been stressful to know that my sister joined a band wagon of widows and being the one I follow in the order of birth, it touches me a lot because of how close we are with her and the new rough ride that lies ahead of her. I am working close with my family to ensure that the funeral arrangements are planned in time and all needs met during this time. Sadly I will not be with them until I go back to Kenya but we are together in spirit. I have been disapointed, weak, grew pesimism, and low on spirit, then I wake up today to read this blog that I thought was talking about me. It sort of described exactly what I was feeling and all that I have gone through this week and how I miss home despite being in my continent. Thanks to Kate Finman who runs a prayer blog with link attached above for this key verses that has helped me a lot this morning This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 6:19-20 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was givento us. Romans 5:5 The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. Isaiah 58:11 Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you. John 16:22 This is just so encouraging t know that the hope we have planted in Jesus does not disapoint us and to know that the Holy spirit was given to us. For once again I say thank you very much Kate for this. Back to what I have been doing: This week I have been working close with the finance department and the directors office to plan and develop a new document for this organization and I have been learning a lot on NGO/Ministry operations and I can say that I am working with awesome people who are really helpful and prayer worriors. Thanks to Partners International and MIS Office for granting us this special oportunity to serve Gods Kingdom with them. Thanks to all who have been praying for us. And check my Weekly updates and monthly report coming soon. Wondering how you can pray for us? Check our prayer request link on the right hand side of this page. God bless you all.