Weary Body and Soul

[@kathleenj1158]

😊💖🙏🙋‍♀️

[@alexiamcintyre]

Thank you for being so genuine. Praying for you ❤️ you are making a difference . Hang in there ❤️

[@TheArtisanbard]

Wise words

[@kenneth7610]

I still await your return. I believe in you!

[@winsty9420]

We love you saige

[@fenyaslack8508]

Thank you for being so open. I think it is time to start excepting help from your community that tunes into your videos. If you set up a PO Box you will get donations and with those donations you can find a safe place for yourself and your friend.Pray about it.

[@theunspeakable24]

You are making progress. I am sorry that you cannot help help August. It is painful. My sister died young. She had a house, she had medicare, and no one could really help her. I have cried many many tears. The human heart expands to be able to hold pain and joy. We do have to help and feed each other but not to create our own victimhood. There will be times where you may be able to help. I have said it before. " The kingdom of heaven is within. " The only real help can come from that place.🙏 When you 're tired, don't stop but do get yourself a place to where you can rest.

[@moonfall8972]

Beautiful --

[@lovethelighttruth8330]

Saige..I believe that those of us who are here because we care about you would all agree that all we want is for you to be who you are and just share what is on your heart to share. No more..no less! Too many folks on here wear masks..You are genuine, sincere and real..that is a rare quality! God bless you!🙏🏼🕊🙏🏼 PS..You have such a pure heart sis..Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God!🕊🕊🕊

[@joepavone3586]

great comment

[@lovethelighttruth8330]

@@joepavone3586 Thank you. I sincerely meant every word I said! Saige is a beautiful soul!🕊

[@winsty9420]

You are my inspiration saige I everyday watch your videos and it helps me

[@ellanina801]

Community is definitely key! I don’t think you are wrong to help your friend. She’s your friend, and so long as SHE is not abusing you, you are doing the right thing to link arms with her and walk down the path together. You’re more likely to be victimized when you don’t have someone to have your back. And I fully agree with you that predators can smell the carcass. They seek you out, and they know when you’ve been victimized, and they know nobody has helped you, and that they’ll get away with it. I wish we could change that.

[@kendallkidd2220]

Saige, I wish the best of things for you, I really hope you can find a place to stay, life is really hard and being homeless has to be the hardest battle. Don't give up, you are not inept.

[@barbarasalisbury4023]

I've only known you for a very short time now, but I'm crying right away & I know other people here are, too!!! I will be the FIRST KZbinr waiting in the queue for your LIVE CHAT! Thank you, again, for being 'HUMAN' in this NO MAN'S LAND!!! Please stay safe! I really, really hope that you find August!!! I relate, I came back for my BF & he sent me away for he chose to be homeless. I know that he didn't want me to become homelesss with him.... there's more to this - I'm not giving up - I need to find him!!!

[@suzushiEitan]

Bless you. Although its painful to acknowledge, remember that there is a limit to what you can do by yourself. Most times in such heart braking situations, all we can offer at the end is our honest willingness and support. Its painful, but sometimes all we can do is to be there for them even though change is out of our reach or still far away. We try our best, and sometimes thats all we can do. Its not giving up. Its being there with honesty.

[@idalmys5886]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 for you and August .

[@tammyyoung7412]

You give me hope for mankind! You have made a difference in my life! Keep on keeping on.

[@johnruvolis874]

August is an adult, let her make her own choices, let her live her own life. Every person is fighting a battle to develop some kind of a livable lifestyle, you can't help someone else until you get yourself in a stable situation. Let her go, for better or worse it's her life experience.

[@monahage3633]

Exactly! You will be able to help more people and more effectively if you focus on getting yourself into a better place first. You will be in a position to help people the most! But you probably already know that. ? Thank you for making these videos and sharing your experiences! You matter too, greatly.

[@jackies.1338]

Agreed. I think this channel and us, are helping Saige. I have noticed improvements in her since first seeing her interview on Invisible People.

[@Xerfing]

@@monahage3633 agreed totally

[@kindnessmakesmesmile6583]

Saige, dear one, Wish I knew how to help you right now. I have PTSD myself, and some days I’m just hanging on. I hear you, I feel your pain, and every time you pour your heart out like this, I just want to fly out there and bring you out of that place. I’m so very sorry if I upset you by suggesting you move on. I am a real retired licensed nurse and I would bet my life that you’re needing some health care. That’s why I mentioned my concern about this area you’re in. There are maybe only a few people who will really help strangers. When times are rough and tears fall down your face, I want you to know that I am here. Big hugs, my friend….to you and August

[@cindynevius3396]

Dear Saige, What if you already are doing something for your dear friend August. I feel and see your Compassion and Love for August and if this is all you can do in this moment your heart requires peace with it. Your words hold wisdom and Yes! Let's continue to walk each other home

[@leslieclaire]

“this is a life” yes yes yes so true! Wouldn’t it be nice if there were no difficulties but life is super complex. And you are not “inept” because you can’t help the way you want to. I appreciate your honesty! 💕💕

[@darciesniegiecki2706]

Rest your August and your soul at my place. I am willing to help. I do care. I know what it is to run with no where to run. I am here and you both have my prayers.

[@moonfall8972]

I've deleted three messages now, all seeming inept the more I listened to this video. We're here, and we're listening.

[@kyndallsloan8455]

Saige its kyndall im having a hard time to very bad no support from my family at all! Your story helping me alot i will walk with you threw this i wont leave you i care alot about you and your friend August ! Im scared to i only have 200 for hole month i took pills i hate my life so bad

[@winsty9420]

Kyndall don't hate yourself

[@AncientPathRemnantWarriors]

You are loved with an everlasting love, never give up. We are all here to help one another and to see that we all need our Heavenly Father to save us from this dark world. There is so much beauty to be seen in your future if you don't give up. No life is an accident, we all have a purpose here and we have to see that it is to help others with the same compassion our Heavenly Father gives us. Just know that you are so important and there is someone out there who will need your help in the future and you need to be here for them. Stay strong friend, there is always a rainbow after the storms. Many blessings.

[@dropsofjupiter2334]

You're a beautiful lady God bless you much love from Canada a pretty girl like you deserves all the best of life Butterfly Kisses at night 🌜🌛

[@winsty9420]

❤️👍

[@Rosie19999_]

Saige your mindset is SO strong. Your heart is totally in the right place! I’m so proud of you for turning to God and I completely agree! We do need to go the extra mile and be empathetic and kind and your heart for August is so pure! I’m so so proud of you and your fight and most importantly you should be so proud of yourself. I’m so so grateful for your channel because you remind me what life is truly about! You renew my sense of purpose and I’m so so grateful for you. God is using you and you are so awesome. And: You are completely entitled to validate your feelings Saige. Whoever told you you are “too depressing” is wrong. That is their problem and their feelings are their responsibility. You just be authentically yourself and the rest will follow. 💛

[@deborah5531]

I’m a new subscriber, you’ll be in my prayers. May The Lord God’s blessings be upon you in Jesus Christ our Savior!

[@joepavone3586]

amen !

[@winsty9420]

I am also suffering from homelessness in my country saige but I have decided to never give up

[@evamonos9191]

❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐🌞🌞🌞

[@beverlysteele6361]

Bless you! I so identify. You are an Amazing Inspiration! There is an Eternal Home, a Forever Home, for us in Heaven with Our Father. Blesßings Saige! I truly identify. God changed that plaguing thought for me years ago. It happened at Baptism. Someone showed me Acts 2:37-38. I wanted to Obey. The next, JESUS BAPTIZED me! Then, HE FILLED me with the GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST! Those thoughts are taken away! Purpose is all I have..it is a Gift from God. A Calling from JESUS to "Come Follow ME. And I Will make you a fisher of Men." I pray you are so touched by Our Father's Right Hand. HE has a PURPOSE for you Sister Saige. God Bless you in JESUS NAME. AMEN.

[@lisashrock5039]

Dear Saige, to care for another person is a beautiful thing! I admire your kind gesture w/out wanting anything in return! You have put a huge effort to help, but sometimes the person is not ready to go down the path of recovery. Think about yourself...10yrs., & thank God you have reached the point to work on getting a plan that feels right for you...The time for YOU is now!!! Sending you positive energy!

[@frafaelfortes]

I feel so sorry for you. We know that it's being very hard for you, but you can't give up, dear Saige. God bless you, I hope you can get ou of there soon! I'll continue praying for you.

[@stevebruce1235]

Thank you for being honest, we desperately need to go back to where grandparents taught us it does take a village

[@jarred333Boss]

I'm gonna start a KZbin channel thanks to you

[@mari-at-wiredlikeme8728]

You are right, we are failing as a society. We need to do better. I give money to directly to homeless on occasion as I find opportunity. If you had a Patreon or other means for us to offer $, I know you would bless so many others with what is received. Saige, I wish someone would put you in charge of a program to help the unhoused as I know you would know what is needed, set the correct priorities, get people onto the correct paths. I'm sure you would in many ways be figuring things out as you go, but your understanding and experience with the situation would put your understanding at a much higher level than most of those who's hearts are in the right place. You have earned a PhD on your journey, a PhD in helping others. You are doing so well with your mental health, this shows you have more resilience than the average person. You and your friends are in my prayers. Gratitude to you for allowing me to be a part of your journey out of homelessness. I'm truly hoping the best success l, may you be the Moses we need right now to lead the way.

[@juliamariaelisabeth2511]

Take your time and do things your way. It’s nice to hear about how much you care about your friends and the people around you. You can’t please every person that is watching but always stay true to yourself ♥️🦋

[@SCSC-qz7rr]

Saige, remember God loves you and your friend unconditionally, He’s there with both of you wherever you go. I’ll will continue to pray for both of you so God can send His angels to protect you and defend you from the predators. You can only do so much, surrender to God and let Him take care of the situation.

[@JGoodwin]

Saige, with everyone giving you advice, you are right. At the end of the day, you still need to listen to your own conscience. With some folks, you may find the need to wrestle with a tough problem. How much do you help someone you care about who cannot decide to help themself? I think most anyone doing regular charity work for another will soon find the need to tackle this question. Good fortune to you.

[@vondabyers9425]

Take care of you and I hope you find your friend

[@kyndallsloan8455]

I cant get over losing my kids

[@lenchaification]

Kisses and hugs ❤️🙏

[@EDP1]

hey .all you say about society is sadly thru .in many places it wil stay that way .take one day at the time .♥🙏

[@Ethaa]

But you are not God, Saige and he put you near August for a while to show her other life options that she will remember one day: when she'll be ready, which you really must accept since you cannot change people. You can care, share, love and give and when their heart and soul are ready, they'll get on the road of recovery and you'll hear about them again. So, be filled with joy to have been able to care and understand this very principle for the rest of your life: give what you can in each encounter and let the recipient accept and soak it in if they want to, all with love and care. Maybe you're hurt because you thought you had found a road companion you could walk with and she has deserted you and you are struggling alone again. But, as one knows later, it is, most of the time, for the good reason that you are alone again, it's because you can make it and go the steps you have to go rather alone now than with August who is so far away from recovery. She'll probably join one day, when and if she wants and remember your kindness, don't worry. Feel empowered that you could and still can give so much love and care though you have so little in terms of materials things. That shows you all you are still able to tackle despite of dire srtraits. So take that lesson with you for the way ahead of you.

[@darciesniegiecki2706]

Accept help and help others. Love one another.

[@Kerry-ft2zf]

You are a very kind & caring woman, & strong. I wish I could be strong 💙

[@orangeflamingo2433]

Saige, I am curious. How did you and others in your situation utilize the stimulus money? How long did it last? Do you have a bank account? Do others? Did people carry loads of money around with them?? Also can you talk about your life up to your current situation? You don't have to if you dont want but I think maybe I'm not the only one who wonders. You know...what was childhood like, what places have you gone around the world, what were they like, what exactly led you to this point, what was it like when you first became truly homeless, and what has kept you homeless. Thanks. Hope you are well.

[@ollytwist590]

This helps, thank you!

[@nfyoutube]

Saige, thank you for being you. So real. You are very caring especially about August. To love your neighbor as yourself is one of God's commandments. Thank you for being there for August. Community was a word that sticks out in your video and I believe that it would be nice that everything you said in your video could be said to an audience of homeless friends sitting in a park and then amongst yourselves each one can bring something to the table, as the saying goes, and see what everyone has put it all together and boom start slow but then stick together be strong be your helpers Share what you have amongst yourselves and become a strong community family. 🙏 ♥ p.s. continue to be strong in the LORD. God caused you to be born because HE loves you. You are His child. Say to Him ABBA Father when you pray. Do you have a P.O. BOX

[@1111semprfi]

Please Saige, set up a post office box so i can help you, that would bless me so much to just bless you, since you need to carry stuff, money for a new cart or some new clothes, especially a good pair of walking shoes,new underwear,socks, let your new friends that care, help you.

[@kyndallsloan8455]

Oh saige i know how you feel

[@hero2006]

Respect.

[@jackielyn4430]

GOD is peace seek him first and all things shall be added unto you.... start by praying.... Chat me later, physically we are apart but what i had experienced is what im giving you.

[@debravega7319]

❤

[@samposampo9432]

Hope you are doing well.🌻

[@Cantworship2gods]

You have to take care yourself first. Not someone else who doesn't want help and i know that's difficult for you. If she wants help she will say so. You need to stop being unhappy about someone's else lifestyle and work on yourself first. There is only so much you can do for her. Your very smart and have work skills. I think if you had a job it would clear your mind. Please get yourself together because all this emotion is about her not you taking care your own self. You take care. Definitely don't want to know my neighbor he's nutcase 😂

[@josethsanjayvaldezchihuahu1398]

Saige WE LOVE YOU, I'm not criticizing you or judging you for not being able to help August in the way that you would like to help her, and I think is lovely what you do for her. I will continue praying for you and your friend :)God loves you.

[@angelasirca1854]

🤗💖🌹🙏🏻

[@Xerfing]

How you can help others without helping yourself first?

[@liricabox]

Hey saige! Thank you for your honesty, really thank you. I want to apologize if i have said something in the earlier video (like the lifeguard analogy) that maybe have hurted you. I didnt want to do that, word. I just wanted to express my opinion and maybe help you, but maybe it wasnt good, my situation its different from yours and i dont havr your experience to talk so freely about what you should do or give you advice. Sorry for that, i didnt want make feel you useless. I think you are an amazing strong women. I just wanted to express the idea that help people sometimes its hard if you dont know how because sometimes the problems are so hard that its really difficult to help (its more complicated if you alsoo have your stuff). But you can be a good friend even if you dont know how to help and try to minimice her pain or stay with her, or just trying to get her in a good path. Im sorry if i was rude or aggresive, i think i wasnt but maybe it was bad or hurtfull four you. I dont see you like a useless or inept person, in fact with your videos im learning a lot from your experiences and stories, your helping so may different people and im seeing other points of view that i cannot see frecuently and im so thankfull for this. Thank you! I have a lot of respect for you for always trying to help your friend, even it is difficult and you dond have the proper skills to help her but you are always trying and... Its really amazing, i admire your determination and your kindness. August has a lot of luck of having a friend like you. Hope the best for both and my prayers stilk in the air!!! Lots love saige! PD: im not a coach, psycologisy or social worker or professional Im just a girl that learns hearing you and just hope the best for you and everybody in the world really. Sometimes i express my opinion to you but really... Im nobody. I just hopes that my worda maybe helps you in some weird way. Sorry for the long comment.

[@spaceman9946]

To the one who made the drowning analogy. If you saw someone fell on the cliff and she needs help. Would you abandon her? If you're in a scenario that you need to risk your life and there is no other way around, Isn't it a personal choice on what to do I know you mean well but you're being judgemental.

[@tabithaedwards745]

Sorry it's not being judgemental. She has major issues that she will continue on the spiral out of control. It's been 10 yrs of her doing it her way. Tough love is what it takes for some. I still don't see her getting the help bc she's codependent on each person that comes into her life. Praying that away isn't gonna help.

[@spaceman9946]

@@tabithaedwards745 Like she would go out on that situation by only thinking of herself. Remember, She did even forget about August but did she found a home? Why is it judgemental? Because that thinking is extremely superficial plus that analogy is incredibly scratched and over used. It sounds like a smart advice but it really isn't. This may sound cheesy but Ma'am Saige really needs a friend and August is important to her. What does it do? It can just help her depression. More than shelter and everything else. Love might even stand tall above those. What if you really found a hone and you remember that you've abandoned a friend and is killed by people who took advantage of her and you could do something to save her but you didn't?

[@tabithaedwards745]

@@spaceman9946 Agree to disagree..I will always speak up even if it hurts people's feelings. This chick is constantly crying and having meltdowns. She can't even pick herself up. When it's this bad you have to be able to accept help.

[@spaceman9946]

@@tabithaedwards745 We agree on 1 point. I think she has this pride of refusing help (Sorry Ma'am Saige).

[@spaceman9946]

@@tabithaedwards745 It is just really hard to live alone. Im actually one of the person who will jump on to help someone who is important to me if she is attacked by 20 lions or 100 zombies. Its like I rather not live if Im going to lose you scenario.

[@YusufSaidCANBAZ]

your language is pretty good , I learn new words from you ;) Just keep doing your best. You can check stoa philosophy. Dont get too sad If you aren't able to. Just do what you can do.

[@8ofwands300]

I don't know enough about this story but I wonder if August wants to be found? I get the feeling she's running from you because - maybe - she is on a runaway train and wants to be on it. She doesn't want anyone reminding her that she's on the road to hell. Honestly Saige, I think you're better off backing off. Let her know where she can find you when she's ready.

[@mari-at-wiredlikeme8728]

Being assaulted will not send her to hell and the reactions people will have to experiencing such horrors include hiding, yes they often feel shame, guilt, etc. partly because it is so difficult to process correctly what happened. I wouldn't let a friend go in this situation if there was the littlest thing I could do to help.

[@8ofwands300]

@@mari-at-wiredlikeme8728 okay. But August also sounds self- destructive, which can be a by-product of shame and trauma. We really don't know her story. To me, it seems clear she doesn't want to be found by Saige. I get it. You want to help. But at some point, August has to make her own decisions. Homeless or not, she has autonomy and I think that needs to be respected. " Help" can border on harassment. Depends on one's perspective. Sorry if you disagree. There are a lot of saints commenting on videos like this. 😳

[@tabithaedwards745]

People these days call being honest and seeing you in a horrible dark place judgemental or mean. No it's not! Most are so sensitive not wanting to hurt your feelings. Praying this away is what got her here. She has been homeless for 10 yrs. and how is lieing to a human being ok??Yes I have depression and social anxiety. So STFU telling me I'm wrong. It's a one-way street they judge people that call things out and then say I'll pray for you. SERIOUSLY YALL ??

[@rubenrock7884]

Hi sage , I've been with you since invisible people and commented on your first video and I'm still with you I've been watching. Do you have a email or some way way we can communicate with each other I would like for us to be able to talk with each other maybe a what's app number or something I have some ideas I like to share with you. Thanks Rubem

[@jackies.1338]

Me too. Praying for Mark and Invisible People. I see growth in Saige since then. I hope it's people commenting here with her. I was lost without spiritual friends in my life.

[@rudolphtheodore3474]

Ten years! I not sure I could make 10 days and your telling us you been without a home that long. O my Father, help her. Please will anyone close to her truly help her too come off the street. A home or a good paying job so she can help others. Please help her with the start she needs!

[@AJ-eb1zm]

Saige do you have a fund where I can donate to you please ? 💜

[@dugpuck]

I am confused. I though you were striving to get off the streets. There sre 1000's of good people on the streets. If you are going to spend all your energy and emotions dealing with others you probably won't put sufficient energy into your transition to a better life. You don't have the strength to do both.

[@jackies.1338]

I think she is learning. I see growth in her since I first saw her and then she started this channel. It's possible she was missing the support of others (here on her channel) & those connected to God.

[@romanceenthusiasm7972]

Can I ask you what a women truly seeks in a man. I've been single most of my life but I adorn all women and would love to experience a connection with a women. I just want to know how?

[@8ofwands300]

You don't strike me as " drowning". Y ou seem very strong to me. Being sensitive and caring, honest and vulnerable is not weakness. what is the backstory with you and August?

[@quiver9654]

Baby you just need some rest, and good food, along with some understanding. And I need to remind you to cast all your cares to Jesus. Our Father in Heaven sent his Son and he bore our infirmities. You can do all things with Christ who strengthens you. I know you know these things, your not seeing with your spiritual eyes. Give thanks for everything.

[@darciesniegiecki2706]

I do. I am a retired therapist. This is not healthy for you. August must wake up quick

[@jarred333Boss]

Hi

[@leannesampson3199]

Sorry that you are so sad Saige. I understand that you want to help August, and i understand how hard it is for you to not try to help. But the reality is that you cannot do this alone, you need help in helping her - because it is going to drag you down and destroy you (as it is currently doing - you are putting all your energy into trying to help her and have nothing left to take care of yourself with). Is there not someone/s that can help you to help her? If not the organisations that are supposed to be helping the homeless people, is there someone, yes just at least one other person, that can help you help her? You cannot do this alone!! August needs to get off the streets and she needs psychological therapy and counselling - but you cannot provide that for her. You need help in doing this.... you need other/s to "link arms" with you..... you can not be a "community of one". Even Jesus had disciples that helped him. ♡♡♡

[@kindnessmakesmesmile6583]

Good morning, Saige! Woke up with KZbin,like usual, but wanting to check on you. Just heard something I must have missed….you’ve been homeless 10 years, for the most part???

[@quiver9654]

WWG1WGA

[@patriciacollins8519]

Hi Saige -- there's an empty RV up here in mountain country you can stay in through the winter. I own the RV, but I rent the cabin I live in. It would be a two-way street: we help each other. If you're interested, let's talk. Responding to this comment would be a good start ☺ Pat

[@YusufSaidCANBAZ]

3:25 3 men are coming to you in dark. Then you just forgot the scary part ;)

[@darciesniegiecki2706]

I can help.buy bus tickets to McAlester Oklahoma then message me to pick you up.

[@lindajohnson4204]

According to the propaganda, "victim" is a class, and a kind of selfish person, trying to take advantage of the pity of others. "Being a victim" is considered a shameful thing. But that's not true. A victim is a person who has been victimized, in some way, plain and simple. God does not want us to abandon victims to a lie like that. In all the examples of victimization in the Bible, God is very angry, and shows that His intent is to vindicate the victims of others' cruelty, greed and wickedness. No way is God against victims, or ashamed of them. And if the devil is "the prince of this world", according to Jesus, and "the god of this world", according to Paul, a world that treats the devil like it's leader and God, is not going to suddenly be full of kindness and justice, as if they really meant it. They act like they are, sometimes, but no, it's not the kind of thing that's going to be there for us when we are in need. I am heartsick and tired, too. We need to look to Jesus. I wish we all could get to the place where we had that modest, middle-class American Dream we were raised to expect, that seems so reasonable and fair, and that we could do it in freedom and peace, inside and out. I just don't think that's the world. Actually, the cruel who laugh, now, really do have it worse that those of us who have turned to Jesus for salvation, even when our emotions are so often torn up about it. When we are in that pit, our Shepherd is seeking us out, to rescue us out of it. The ones who worship materialism and evil, see the world turning, before their very eyes, into the world that worships the Beast, and persecutes the ones who won't, and most of all, won't give up Jesus, and they think that's progress, and scoff at the Bible's warning. They not only don't care that they're doing what the Bible says the people of the last days do, but also don't care that they're doing what the Nazis did: rejecting God in favor of pagan gods and sci-fi ideation, and like the Nazis, they're getting increasingly crueler and more murderous, and willing to laugh triumphantly about it, too. They reserve the right to Satanic "schadenfreude", just like the Nazis. More and more, the world is Antichrist-positive, though here and there, there are people turning to Jesus, unafraid to say they believe in Him: former New Agers and atheists, for goodness sake! Intelligent, teenage, former New Agers, bold for Jesus's name, and His salvation! Beautiful brethren, new to the faith. That's a beautiful thing to see. Jesus does draw all men, as He said, desiring all to be saved, and see, some of them compare the conviction of the Holy Spirit to the cruel evil that controls the world, and they know that what Jesus gives is vastly worth whatever the world may temporarily exact from us. It is not a lie: we ARE weak; He IS strong. HIS joy is our strength, not our own, and HIS joy is not happy-happy, materialistic, worldly "joy", but joy deeper than the universe, over the souls saved, that His death in our place accomplished for us. His joy is not like the leering "winners" of this world, but like the father, when he saw the prodigal son afar off, and loved him, or the man who found a treasure (or a pearl of great price) in a field, and for the joy of it, sold all he had and bought the field. His joy is the rejoicing before the angels, whenever a sinner repents. Even if we succumb to fear and weariness too much of the time, He is looking out for us, just like for Elijah and so many others. The ones who call money the most important thing, in fact, call it everything, are worse off, horribly deceived, but at least much of the time, willfully so, and just seeing them as objects of pity won't change their minds or hearts, although they are pitiable, and we should pray for our enemies. This IS a veil of tears, and the devil and his followers love it so, even though God would save those people, forever. If the definition of abomination is something you really don't want to see, then this is an abominable time. And yet, it's beautiful, isn't it, when people throw off the shackles of worldly wisdom, and let their lives count for Jesus? Here and there, brethren emerge. We need to "quit ye like men" and be strong, but we also need to rest, like Elijah, in the love of God, even though the devil is seething at us and trying to make his cruelty bigger and stronger than God's mercy. It may seem bigger for awhile, sometimes, but we will be on the other side of those trials, in a little while, in a joy and kindness no one will ever take away from us, least of all, Jesus. "Fear not, little flock, for it's your father's good will to give you the kingdom". I hope you are given a place of rest and strengthening, physical and otherwise. I am sorry if this is too much of a downer, but I did not want to tell lies about this world, which is getting worse. "But be of good cheer", Jesus has "overcome the world" for us. That is the part of hope that we can rely on, and it will come through for us, though it is painful now.