-Hands are one of the symbolic expressive parts of the body. In Hebrew, Jihad, the most common word for hand is also used metaphorically to mean power, strength, might. Throughout the scriptures, references made to the hand of the Lord, his powerful hands created worlds, and yet they were gentle enough to bless the little children. Every one of us needs to know that we can go on in the strength of the Lord. We can put our hand in his, and we will feel His sustaining presence lift us to heights unattainable alone. How do we learn to extend our hand and connect to the comfort provided by the Lord. Here are four keys, Learn, listen, seek the Spirit, and pray always. Imagine the wounds in his hands, his weathered hands. Yes, even his hands of torn flesh and physical sacrifice, give our own hands greater power and direction. It is the wounded Christ who leads us through our moments of difficulty. It is he who bears us up when we need more air to breathe or direction to follow or even more courage to continue.

If we will keep the commandments of God, and walk hand in hand with him in his paths, we will go forward with faith, and never feel alone.