Philippians 3:10That I might KNOW HimAnd the power of His resurrection,And the fellowship of His sufferings;Being made conformable to His death. Fellowship is the union of friends sharing similar interests orproblems. To suffer is to feel pain or distress. The Holy Spirit is awesome to recall to us certain scriptures as we prayand share our hurts, disappointments and needs. He desires us to KNOW Him more and so we share in the fellowship of Hissufferings at times when we experience our own. As we do, we experienceHis peace and His healing in our hearts. The situation may not change,but we can KNOW Him more and we have fellowship that brings peace andnew understanding to face the day. I have of late been feeling the lonely pain of 'giving up' my childrenas they are now leading their own lives -- successfully and happily. Itdoes hurt though, and there is such an empty feeling. The house isdeathly still at times, and I cry sometimes. I now know the fellowshipof Christ's suffering. At the cross, Jesus 'gave up' His earthlymother, Mary, to John. I reflect on His sufferings and all that He didfor me -- His joy and comfort flood me every waking…