“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4
Life has a way of breaking our hearts in ways we never saw coming. Sometimes it’s the loss of a loved one, sometimes it’s a broken dream, a hard goodbye, or a season that just hurts more than it helps. And in those moments, we mourn — we grieve — because that’s what love does when it feels the weight of what’s missing.
But Jesus… He sees that pain. He doesn’t ignore it or rush us past it. He says, “Blessed are those who mourn.” Not cursed. Not forgotten. Blessed. Because that mourning heart is a heart wide open — and that’s exactly where His comfort moves in.
You see, comfort isn’t the absence of pain. Comfort is the presence of Jesus in the pain. It’s His Spirit wrapping around your soul like a warm blanket on a cold night. It’s His whisper saying, “You’re not alone. I’m with you. And I’m not going anywhere.”
So if you’re mourning today, lean in. Let the tears fall. Let the grief be real. But know this: His comfort is coming — and it’s more than a feeling, it’s a promise. He is the God who draws near to the brokenhearted… and He calls you blessed.
I’ve had several ask for my thought on the United States getting involved in the Israel/Iran Affair. In order to try and answer the question, one has to go back and remind themselves of the history, in other words: How did we get here?
Sometimes, in this wild and wonderful world, we get asked the question: “Why should we care?” Especially when the problem seems halfway around the globe. But when it comes to Iran and the long, complicated road of their nuclear ambitions, the answer becomes clear — we had no choice but to care.
Here are 7 reasons why the United States had to get involved in Iran’s nuclear threat — not out of fear, but out of faithful responsibility:
1. The Seeds Were Planted With Our Own Hands!
Back in the 1950s, the U.S. actually helped Iran launch its nuclear program under the “Atoms for Peace” initiative. What started as peaceful energy laid the groundwork for something far more dangerous. When you help plant the tree, you can’t ignore the fruit it starts bearing.
2. Secrets in the Shadows!
In 2002, Iranian dissidents exposed secret nuclear sites in Natanz and Arak — not power plants, but places capable of making weapons-grade material. When truth hides in the dark, it always demands a light, and that light needed to come from the free world.
3. The Race Toward the Bomb!
Though U.S. intelligence believed Iran stopped active weaponization in 2003, the infrastructure, knowledge, and intent didn’t vanish — they just went underground. And underground evil doesn’t go away by being ignored — it grows stronger when left alone.
4. Sanctions, Sabers, and the Need for Sanity!
By the early 2010s, the world stood on edge. Iran enriched uranium. Sanctions were slapped down. Military options were whispered. But diplomacy offered a doorway through the chaos — and the U.S. had to help hold it open.
5. The JCPOA — A Step, Not a Solution!
In 2015, the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) was signed. It slowed the clock but didn’t dismantle it. We were involved not just to limit Iran’s nuclear program, but to buy time and build trust. Unfortunately, trust without truth is a house built on sand.
6. Deal Collapse, Danger Rises!
When the U.S. pulled out of the deal in 2018, Iran restarted its engines. Enrichment soared. Tensions boiled. And as of 2024, they’re closer to a bomb than ever before. Our involvement became not just wise — it was urgent.
7. Because Evil Doesn’t Respect Borders!
The most important reason? Evil unchecked over there becomes evil unleashed over here. Iran’s threats reach beyond its borders — to allies, neighbors, and even American soil. When lives are at stake, silence is not a strategy. Engagement is stewardship.
Let me leave you with this thought: We don’t get involved because we love war. We get involved because we love peace. And sometimes, protecting peace means stepping into the fight.
Stay prayerful. Stay aware. Stay ready.
Because freedom, once lost, is not easily regained.
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” — Psalm 77:11–12
You ever hit one of those moments where it feels like God’s gone quiet? Like the prayers aren’t getting past the ceiling, and your soul’s just heavy? I’ve been there too. And if that’s you right now, Psalm 77 gives us something powerful.
The Psalmist says, “I will remember…” See, sometimes the present gets cloudy, and the future feels uncertain—but memory? Memory can be a weapon. When the enemy tries to whisper lies of defeat, we fight back by remembering what our God has already done.
Think back. Has He ever healed you? Brought peace when you shouldn’t have had any? Opened a door no man could shut? Then remember it. Meditate on it. Let it stir your faith again.
Because the same God who did it then is the same God who walks with you now.
So pause today. Take a breath. And just remember. His goodness. His miracles. His mighty deeds. And let that memory push you forward—into hope, into trust, into peace.
Michael Joe Harvell 