May 11, 2026
Sixth Week of Easter
Where Is God in This?
They will do this because they have not known either the Father or me.
John 16:3

Watching the news can be very challenging. We can be inundated with violence and disaster, assaulted by images and reports of terrible things. We may ask ourselves: Why is this happening? How can people do these things to each other? Where is God in all of this?

My favorite answer to the question, “Where is God in this?” was the answer given to young Fred—“Mister Rogers”—by his mother when he asked her this question. She said you can always find God in bad news, just look for the helpers. In the wake of any difficulty, this is an easy way to find God.

If people do harmful things when they don’t know the Father or the Son, what do we do if we do know them?

Be a helper

- Kristin Armstrong

Acts 16:11-15 ✚ Psalm 149:1-6, 9 ✚ John 15:26—16:4a
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Scott
May 11, 2026 at 01:53 PM

The loving Spirit of God is definitely in all things good and bad. The Spirit of life and breath is with us even in death, pain and suffering. This makes sense to look for all the helpers who care, show compassion, are understanding and deeply concerned. God is with us in good times and bad times; we just have to take time to notice the Spirit of many names that we pray in. Praise be to this community and Kristin's words today that remind us to help those who are in need of love, peace, understanding, anxiety, depression, frustrations, anger,...
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Holly
May 11, 2026 at 11:05 AM

Amen!

CBR
May 11, 2026 at 10:37 AM

The Lord is in every single thing he is to let it take it's course until you ask him for help then he may do something if you truly believe in him Amen Amen Amen God be with us all

ADV
May 11, 2026 at 09:52 AM

AMEN

PeggyR
May 11, 2026 at 09:31 AM

How about, let’s be a helper without any strings attached? Jesus loves ALL people, unconditionally. Thank you, Kristen

Patrick
May 11, 2026 at 03:30 PM

Amen

freeter
May 11, 2026 at 09:23 AM

Amen. :)

Stormi
May 11, 2026 at 09:02 AM

Kristin thank you for those words and reminder that we are the keeper of Gods word and way. Only we can continue to give in Gods name and help others to become believers. Blessings to all the LFF, especially those with extra needs these days. I hope all Mothers had a great day yesterday and that the whole year follows suit. I had a great day and had my first experience riding an E-bike.........FUN! Holy Spirit fill the hearts of all and guide us to a more heavenly earth.

Gary
May 11, 2026 at 08:33 AM

"Be a helper". We can give of ourselves and share our love and support to others. Thank you for your words today Kristin. Amen!

Patrick
May 11, 2026 at 03:32 PM

Amen

Salina (not in control)
May 11, 2026 at 07:18 AM

*** Where is God in this? God is in the fulfillment of Scripture in John 15:25, “This has happened so that what is written in their Law would come true. It says, ‘They hated Me without any reason.’ (Psalms 35:19; 69:4)” *** Why does it happen? Because they don’t know God in John 15:21, 23, “They will treat you like that because of My Name. They do not know the One Who sent Me…Whoever hates Me hates My Father also!” *** What is God doing about it? He sends us the helper, the Holy Spirit, in John 15:26, “I will...
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Salina (not in control)
May 11, 2026 at 07:17 AM

*** Where is God in this? God is in the fulfillment of Scripture in John 15:25, “This has happened so that what is written in their Law would come true. It says, ‘They hated Me without any reason.’ (Psalms 35:19; 69:4)” *** Why does it happen? Because they don’t know God in John 15:21, 23, “They will treat you like that because of My Name. They do not know the One Who sent Me…Whoever hates Me hates My Father also!” *** What is God doing about it? He sends us the helper, the Holy Spirit, in John 15:26, “I will...
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Steve
May 11, 2026 at 06:32 AM

Something I really need to work on: being a helper instead of dwelling on the problems.

Cheryl
May 11, 2026 at 05:51 AM

Lord, help me to be a helper in your name

Cheryl
May 11, 2026 at 05:51 AM

Lord, help me to be a helper in your name

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