It has been said that kind words are music to a broken heart. How many times, when things seemed at their worst, has someone come along to offer you a word of encouragement, a hug or a listening ear? How often have you been the one to provide the affirmation that brightened someone's day? It's safe to say the world would be a better place if we all took time to pass along the power of encouragement. But more importantly, where is God when the chips are down?

 I know that, in my life, there have been plenty of times when I've gotten myself into frustrating situations and I've cried out for help, all the while hoping God would show up with a celestial broom and clean up the mess I've made of things.