When we visit people who are bedridden, some of us imagine an angel or an ethereal presence hovering over them. This is not to imply that death is near. It tells us the Holy One is watching over them and loves them.
 
Should you become very sick, and may that never come to pass in the near future (Amen), it isn’t because God has deserted you. Your illness was caused by something terrible in nature or in your life, not from anything willed upon you by the Almighty.
 
For everything there is a time or a season, even when it feels like it’s the wrong time. Don’t lose faith because you don’t understand why. No one else does, either. It may not seem so, but you are always loved by a power far greater than you can imagine.

Having strong feelings is good.for you. It can define who you are and how you live. But holding on to them can’t be good for you or for others. When it comes to temptation, politics, or business (as examples), you can’t be objective and rational when unhealthy feelings take control of you.

If you try to justify your wicked emotional behavior, the chances of you doing what is right are slim. So when you feel emotions such as anger, jealousy, or greed, be determined to let the goodness in you take control. Then you can make a smart choice, one which will benefit you, others, and your soul.

When you show others how beautiful the world is, you elevate them, you help them to be on a higher level. You have the power to do that, and in turn you will empower them.

Being too passionate with good or bad feelings can veil your view of reality. Being enamored can overtake your mind. Loathing can overtake your soul. Such feelings can make your friends and family seem like enemies. But in reality, you are being your own worst enemy.

Feelings define who you are, and you can affect those you share them with. Thoughts determine what you do, and your actions can affect many more people than you might realize.
 

Your passions are your spiritual endowments. The good ones are nothing short of wonderful, the bad ones are debilitating. Let your heart move you, but let your mind rule. There’s a reason why your brain is higher in your body than your heart.