"When cherished friends of earth forsake me,/ And loved ones from me flee,/ Thou art my rod, my staff, my comfort,/ O Lord, remember me./
"Remember me O loving Savior,/ My strength and refuge be;/ That I may share Thy blessed favor,/ O Lord, remember me." [Farris, 1939]
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." Psalm 23:4
Today's to do: remember that Christ understands what I am feeling when friends forsake me; lean into Him for comfort; realize the comforting rod is also the chastising rod; have a good day.