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“Help Me”

Posted at 3:24 PM by carmelasnelbaker

Aug 13th

“Help me”. When physical energy is extremely low and life’s burden is heavy, verbal requests are condensed to the most powerful, heart wrenching simplicity. I cannot tell you how many times I have sat with someone facing end of life when the simple request “Help me” is repeated.

As a caregiver I have had the honor of taking care of and meeting many people of many different faiths.

Our lives are so enriched by listening to stories, experiences and traditions of different cultural belief systems and religions. I try very hard to honor each individuals beliefs and show great respect for family wishes and traditions.

The common thread that flows through each experience is that of Love. Love is the great universal connection we all share and we all need.

Divine Love shines through with a beauty, purity and selflessness that is recognizable no matter what “label” it may come wrapped in. As the sweetness of sugar is the base for candies of endless recipes and names, Divine Love is the common ingredient in countless religious denominations and beliefs.

1 Corinthians 13 : ¹³Now faith, hope, and love remain—these three things—and the greatest of these is love.

Inspiration and Wisdom will always find us when we ask for it. It does not have to be requested in lengthy prayers.

There are so many songs that contain so much encouragement and inspiration. I am sharing two of my favorites below.

The simple request “help me” reminds me of the song from the Sidewalk Prophets : Help me find It

Help Me Find It

(The Sidewalk Prophets)

I don’t know where to go from here …..

It all used to seem so clear….

I am finding I can’t do this on my own….

I don’t know where to go from here

As long as I know that you are near

I’m done fighting

I’m finally letting go

I will trust in you’

It never failed before’

I will trust in you

If there’s a road I should walk

help me find it

if I need to be still give me peace for the moment

whatever your will

can you help me find it

I am including the song below I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. This group will be coming to York PA for a free concert. The link to more information and tickets for the event can be found by clicking here look for York PA west york middle school August 26

Another favorite is Come as you are. Teaching us to forgive ourselves for not being perfect and to reach out for guidance and support in making better choices.

“Come As You Are”

Crowder

Come out of sadness
From wherever you’ve been
Come broken hearted
Let rescue begin
Come find your mercy
Oh sinner come kneel
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal

come out of saddness

from whereever you’ve been

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal…….

With Respect, Hope, Joy and Love, Carmela

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Seeking Clarity Amongst the Fog

Posted at 3:08 PM by carmelasnelbaker

Apr 20th

There will be many times in a persons’ life when they will find themselves in a state of mental confusion or fog. Survivors will often be in a fog or mental daze for days after a catastrophe.

Tapping into a positive vein of emotions and strength after an emotional or physical crisis is not always easy.

Fear, sadness and devastation are very big hurdles to overcome. Attempting to take on the challenge alone can be overwhelming. Depending on the events that we find ourselves battling back from, accepting and trusting another human being with our fragile, vulnerable emotional state of confusion takes a tremendous amount of strength and trust. The alternative of keeping calm and carrying on as if nothing happened and everything is ok, leaves you dealing with very big problems with only weak human wisdom as your defense. Sort of like a very naïve citizen attempting to defend themselves in a courtroom against a relentless attorney. Even though it may be possible it also may leave you to living with angry resentful and negative feeling for years to come.

Trusting in Divine Guidance and choosing to Live in Love gives you a power that is super natural and greater than all understanding. God’s wisdom will provide you with safety, clarity, strength and a wealth of support around each and every corner! The beauty of God’s loving kindness will fill you with unexplainable levels of Peace, Love, Joy, Contentment, Wisdom, Understanding and Hope.

Please pray for those in need, so they may look to the heavens for truth and wisdom to begin living in Love and not fear. It is not until you are honest with yourself that your life will be open to a Divine Love and Protection that surpasses all understanding.

With Respect, Hope, Joy and Love, Carmela

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