Happy Friday, My Friends! I hope your day and your weekend are blessed! It’s been a really fast week for me. I’ve been running a little too fast to try and get too much done. And I’ve not taken the time to stop and refuel.
But, now I am stopping for a few minutes. And I need a hug. You may too. I feel like I want to hug all my family and friends and whisper to each one of you, “Just breathe. Everything is going to be alright. God is working on your behalf right now. Be patient and trust Him.”
But a lot of the people I love and want to hug are spread far and wide. Some are in different States and some are in different Countries. But I still want to hug them. And I want them to know that I am hugging them.
When your arms can’t reach the people who are close to your heart, hug them with your Prayers.
I truly believe that the most beautiful place to be in the world is in someone’s prayers. I’ve always known that if someone prays for me and wants the best for me, they truly love me. That’s a very comforting thought when you’re going through hard times.
PRAYER. The most powerful weapon against trials. The most effective medicine against sickness. And the most valuable gift to someone you love.
If you have followed us for a while, you know that I am a big believer in prayer. I believe it is the strongest weapon we have available to us. I grew up in a home in which I watched the prayers of my mother and grandmother change things. And their prayers changed things in a mighty big way. I have seen first-hand the power of prayer, how it can change the impossible to the possible.
So, even though I can’t physically be with you all, I still want to send you out a Friday hug to let you know that God loves you and I love you too.
Charity M. Richey-Bentley
Sharon says
Hugs and Prayers 🙏❤
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Thank you so much, Sharon.
Mary says
Hugs and prayers to all
Sharon says
A big hug to you love you ❣️❣️
Becky says
Thank you I always watch for your greetings & this one is good. Too many days lately all I can think of is Eeyore & how he feels which describes me daily. Sad & missing my friends or those I thought I had before we moved.
Keep on hugging & I will keep on sharing & maybe it will work.
Diane says
Thank you 🙏 I needed that. Sending a big hug back ❤️
Zolnai Andrea says
🙌🙌 I’m praying for all my family and friends to have a blessed Christmas this Year and into the new year!
I know it’s going to be special!
Susan Csanyi says
Susan says Thank You for the Hugs ‘& Prayers
The power of prayer is immense. Amen.
Stephanie Williamson says
Thanks for sharing your posts always an inspiration to me and when I share it with others too. God bless you and have a blessed weekend love Stephanie Williamson!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Stephanie,
Thank you so much. I appreciate it. Thank you for always being here and sharing my posts.
Charity
Dorothy Rigby says
With surgery next Friday I need the hug and I send one back to you.
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Dorothy,
Thank you for the hug back. I am lifting you up in prayer now that your surgery will go very well and that your recovery is fast, healing and blessed by God.
Charity
Nanna says
I don’t know you,but your
comment touched me deeply may good bless you
Nanna
Christina Arthur says
Thank you so much for the hugs. Hugs back to you all. Love reading your messages. God bless.
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Christina,
Thank you so much for being here and reading my messages. God bless you.
Charity
Deborah Romano says
Thank you for your beautiful missive. I needed to be reminded of all I am so blessed for. Sometimes the world lately is so harsh and disheartening we need to pray more and remember what blessings we have always had even when missing our love ones 😢🙏🏻❤️God Bless you always ❤️💁♀️❤️🙏🏻
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Deborah,
Sometimes a little reminder can make us stop for a moment and look around us and see our blessings. It never fails that when I stop, I see SO MANY blessings. Thank you so much for being here.
Charity
Vince says
Thank you, this is beautiful. Blessings to you and your family
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Vince,
Thank you so much and thank you for being here. And blessings to you and your family.
Charity
Kathy King says
That was a great message. I really need to pray more for my son in Nebraska. I thank you for reminding me that prayer can change thing
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Kathy,
I am living you and your son up in prayer. Through prayer, God changes things.
Thank you so much for being here.
Charity
Patty says
Amen! Prayer is a direct line to our Heavenly Father. He has and continues to work His love for all who just ask.
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Patty,
Thank you so much for being here. Yes, prayer changes things.
Charity
Brenda McAleer says
Just Beautiful Thank you so much my friend you send out so many Blessings in so many ways God Bless You
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Thank you so much, Brenda. You just do not know what your friendship means to me.
Janice Basinger says
Lori Love and prayers to you and family. Have fun and love each other. God has this………….
Joan Duffee says
Thank you! Have a great day, today, tomorrow and the ones to come.
Joni says
Thank you, I do need a little extra prayer for some personal things today, and I pray for any off your intentions, as well. And s warm hug always welcome, and sending back to You!
Diana says
Thank you this means a lot and I also believe in prayers it is part of my life🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Thank you, Diana. I appreciate you being here.
James Thomas says
Hugs and prayers
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Thank you! I appreciate you being here!
Carolyn clark walker says
Thank you and I am sending you one back. I is truly needed and appreciated
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Thank you, Carolyn. I appreciate you being here!
Sadie lefler says
Thanks for the hug I am sending a big one back love you
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Thank you so much, Sadie.
Jane says
God Bless U also. Hope everyone is well and standing on both feet.