Goodnight sweet animal lovers. Another work day done. Just so you know, I’m including all stay at home Mothers in that as well. Lord knows how difficult of a job that is.
Everybody has daily peaks and valleys. We all “work” in our own way. Every day of our lives, we have obligations, worries finances, being there for our families and friends, taking care our children, grandchildren and pets. And of course, so many commuting every day to jobs that have become part of their lives, that afford them the things that they need just to get by.
Each day has its own challenges. Make sure to remember to take time out for yourself, to breathe and find peace of mind. Try to rejuvenate yourself daily, in whatever way works for you. Take on each new day, with a clear slate in your mind, focusing only on the day ahead of you.
Many people suffer with depression and anxiety every day. Anxiety and depression are diseases and they are not uncommon. When you suffer from these disorders, things can seem too overwhelming when looking at the larger picture. It’s important not to allow your mind to spend too much time in the past. The past is behind us. It’s also important not to worry too much ahead of ourselves, into the future. Day by day. Step by step. That’s the only way to get through at times.
We pray for those suffering with anxiety and depression tonight. We ask God to bring peace, to those whose minds know no rest. We ask him to sooth them with his love and allow these suffering souls, a reprieve, a new sense of hope and inspiration. If you find yourself in this category, we send you our love. We want you to know that you are not alone and that we are sending prayers for your strength to go on.
May God bless you all, tonight and always.
More prayers going out again, for a return to humanity. If you watch the local , national or global news, it’s clear to see that we have such a deep need for it. To see people committing such violent and ruthless acts against their fellow man and even on helpless, innocent animals, every day, still never ceases to be shocking. The capacity for such cruelty is beyond comprehension. We could and should be helping each other, in any way that we can, person to person. We should be building each other up, treating all living beings with love and compassion. This world could be so different and so beautiful, if only.
We have the potential for such greatness if we are working for the betterment of this world and of others. If we stand for truth and the strength of kindness, and all under the umbrella of peace, how can we lose?
Every life should be cherished and valued. Every beating heart should be treated equally and without prejudice.
We can start this as a movement of kindness. Think of the beautiful things that could happen for all living things. We pray for that. We pray for random acts of kindness on the part of all people. More love, more patience , more tolerance. The list goes on and on. The most amazing part about giving these things, is that they cost nothing to give, and yet they are the most priceless.
Scott always says, that if you look up the definition of an angel, you will see, that is exactly what animals are, angels on earth. Which brings me to our final prayer tonight, which is always for the animals. The animals are Gods most perfect creation. Each animal knows only to love. These beings are meant to be treasured and adored. They are meant to be handled only with gentleness and loved in return.
In too many countries, even our own, animals are being brutalized with no regard for their lives at all. Animals are being hunted for “sport” , used as bait and used as victims in dog fighting. Elephants, that we used to believe were treated like royalty in the “Circus”, we now know are being tortured and treated horrifically, so that they can do tricks for an audience. We pray for all of these innocent creatures and we pray for an end to this cruelty.
The horse and carriage industry is another very important cause to us. Horse drawn carriage rides, have for so many years, been a very “romantic” notion. But now that we know that these innocent, beautiful horses, are being abused and “worked to death”, all of the romance vanishes and all we can think to do is help these defenseless horses. We pray for an end to the horse and carriage industry. We pray that each of the horses that have been victims of this, run free again one day and feel the joy that they are meant to feel. God bless them.
No lives will go in vain. No pain will go unnoticed. Amen.
Love, Jessica Lee Smith
for Sammy & Family
