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Post author By Laura Weers
Post date March 13, 2026
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We Tend To Blame God When A Loved One Dies

There is a time to be born and a time to die. All things on earth have a season. Flowers bloom and look beautiful, then the blossoms tend to fall off until next year, when the process repeats. We especially blame God when a young person dies tragically. We tend to ask, “Why did God allow this to happen?” God made nature to be natural and unpredictable. God does not want our loved ones to die, but it is a part of nature. We live in a fallen world, and bad things tend to happen to everyone. We miss our loved one dearly and tend to blame someone at the time of their death, as it was actually no one’s fault. We must realize that our loved ones are at rest, with no pain, reunited with those who have gone on before them and with our heavenly Father, and what a glorious reunion that will be when we join them someday.

When Something Terrible Happens To A Loved One

Perhaps a family member suddenly goes blind. God could have a higher calling for them. Maybe they will teach Braille someday or educate others about what it’s like to be blind. I had a Great Uncle who was blind, and the thing that upset him most was when kids would leave their bikes on the sidewalk that he might trip over. He spoke to the town council, and that issue got fixed. People have lost limbs and still have done remarkable things with their lives. One girl became an excellent surfboard rider with one leg missing, and one woman became a pilot with both arms missing, flying a plane designed for her. God helps people find a way in life if they look for it and are determined enough to accomplish their goal.

We Will Have Many Bad Times, and with God’s help, we can turn those around.

Always focus on the positive things in your life, such as God will always love you and be there for you. If you are fighting a terrible illness or disease, ask God to help you get through the days of treatment and days of not feeling up to par. God will help lead you in the right direction if you listen to subtle clues. start a new hobby, join a club, learn to play a musical instrument, as this will take your mind off your illness and give you a positive outlook on life, telling yourself I can beat this disease and help others, too. Go out with friends often, as social people tend to live longer than those who stay at home and overthink things. Keep busy, as a busy person does not have time to fret and worry. Put God first and then friends and family. Families with a strong bond and connection pray at night and ask for God’s guidance, which helps turn bad times into times of growth and enrichment for the soul.

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Do What You Love In Life

Life Is Short

If you love someone, do not wait too long to tell them so. If you do not tell them you love them, they might move on in life, and you may have lost what could have been a beautiful relationship. Time waits for no man, and you will be older sooner than you ever imagined, and many opportunities will have passed you by because you did not pursue them. If you want to spend a day reading a book, do so and don’t feel guilty about it. Eat at an expensive restaurant at least once and split your meal in half with your spouse or friend, and you will save money that way. I ate at a five-star restaurant once, and I had a five-course meal, and a waiter came around constantly with water, more bread, and a decadent dessert. It was a wonderful experience for my friend and me.

I Love Writing

I started writing poetry when I was very young, and my poetry book was copyrighted and published. I then transitioned to blogging and wrote about how to keep a happy, healthy cat on my website. I also write Inspirations With Laura, a devotional and motivational blog on my website. I passed an online lay minister class, and my Inspirationswithlaura post was an excellent way to let people learn more about God and how he can help you. God is your compass and lighthouse, as he always gets you back from the storms of life. We are God’s shepherds on earth, helping spread the word of God, doing good works for others, and lending a helping hand to people. Writing is a release, and you can put your words and thoughts in a blog post that might help or inspire others in their life.

I Love Cats

I have loved cats and have watched and observed them since age two. Cats are primarily amiable and loving creatures that God has put on earth to keep us company and kill rodents that would eat grain on a farm. Cats will kill or eat a mouse that may get into your home. Cats love to curl up on your lap, purr away, or cuddle up next to you in bed. Kittens are adorable and will entertain you by chasing their mother’s tail and engaging in mock little battles between siblings. I have ten cats in one house and 3 in my home. They have heated beds, automatic litter boxes, and a water fountain. All my cats go to the Vet regularly, and in between, if I notice something unusual. My hobby is keeping my cats healthy and happy.

Traveling

Traveling was a hobby of mine that I dearly loved. I loved the sights and sounds of different countries. I loved walking in the same area where my ancestors came from, as the buildings were still there from the 1600s. I love the architecture and food in Europe, and getting to know some of the locals. I have traveled in the USA and enjoyed the beautiful buildings, flowers, and the people I met. I love shopping while traveling if time permits. I still love to go to small-town coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, and old hardware stores.

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Worry Robs You of Valuable Days

Worry Robs You Of Valuable Days

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date November 20, 2025
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All Of Us Tend To Worry About Things

We cannot change the outcome of most events, no matter how long we worry or ponder them. I remember a TV program where a man wanted to go back in time and save his wife, who had died in a car accident. He went back in time and saved her, but he had messed with the timeline, and another chain of events made things much worse for him and his wife. She died a horrible death, and one of their children had become a serial killer. We should never mess with God’s plans, no matter how badly we would like to at times. Worry takes days off your life, and it could have been a day you could have enjoyed with a friend, your husband, or your wife.

God Tells Us Not To Worry

God is protecting us 24/7, but we still worry about our children, our health, our jobs, our finances, storms, and more daily. You can literally worry yourself sick if you stick to the same thing over and over and do not move forward in life. Students worry about test scores. I must say, if I worried about getting a good grade, I got a good grade, and if I did not worry a little bit about my grade, I did not get as high a grade. A little worry about something might help you, but if you let worry take over, it will, and it will consume you.

Focus On The Positive Things Going On In Your Life

One plus is that you got up this morning to see another day that the Lord hath made. Start your day with some exercise, read a daily devotion, and see how it fits into your life today. Getting out in nature helps clear your mind from worry, and always remember to take it to the Lord in prayer, as he will never let you down. Be thankful you have food in your house and a roof over your head, as many people worldwide do not. Hopefully, you are happily married or have wonderful and loving children by your side, friends, and loving pets.

Pets Help People With Anxiety Or Stress

It has been proven that people who have pets tend to live longer, as pets help them get through stressful times. Pets tend to lower blood pressure and calm you. Cats by their purrs and cuddling up next to you. Pets know when you are worried and upset, and they will do everything in their power to calm you and ease your worries.

Stop Worrying And Start Living Joyfully With God

God does not want us to worry; we should spend all our days doing something constructive that helps others. If you know someone who is worrying, invite them out for a drive, to eat out, or to go to their house, and try to ease their worries and reassure them that things generally work out in the end. God is protecting you and loving you 24.7.

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Empathy Toward Others

Put Yourself In Their Place

How would you feel if you fell and everyone kept walking past you? I am sure you would think, Why will no one help me? I saw an older woman fall by our local library, and everyone walked by her. I told her I would go in and get help for her since I could not lift her. To my surprise, none of the young men in the library would help her. I finally got two Vets from the Vietnam War to help her up. She thanked them and me. I hope that if I needed help, not everyone would walk by and have an I don’t care attitude. Everyone gets old, and it happens much sooner than you think. Without empathy and caring, we have lost what God wants us to do to improve the world. God has great compassion and understanding for everyone, for his son died on the cross so that we may be forgiven for our sins.

Pain From An Illness

When you are in pain from an illness or disease, you want to have a Doctor and a nurse who are compassionate and understanding. You hope that they will give you pain medicine promptly. No one wants to burden others, as we all want our independence. Eventually, we will all need someone to love and nurture us as Christ does. Some medical conditions may not show just by looking at a person. Never judge a book by its cover until you know what the chapters in it are all about. People have many chapters in their books, but may not want to discuss each. Never judge anyone by outside appearances, as what is happening on the inside is the most important thing.

Empathy Is Very Important Indeed

An older man fell on the steps of a tour bus I was on, and no one would help him. I helped him, and the others on the bus were mad at me. I am very sure that if they had fallen, they would have wanted help immediately. Christ has excellent empathy toward all of his flock. He was close to his friends and only wanted the best for them. He gave them second chances when they did something wrong and even brought Lazarus back to life. If you see someone crying, ask them if they need help or try to comfort them somehow; don’t just walk on by.

If Someone Says They Cannot Do Something, Ask Them Why

People will do what they can, but maybe their health prohibits them from doing more. Don’t push people into something if they say no. If you belong to a group, people look at you and say, “Why can’t you do such and such?” You should not have to explain your whole life history to them. Have empathy toward people and do not expect them to jump through hoops for you. We all know what our limitations are, and no one else does. Always think first, have empathy and care toward others, and never judge man, for God is the only judge of man.

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