What a wonderful way to put one's heart at ease any time of the day: to acknowledge that God will never lie to us, never embarrass us, never walk away from us, never set out to destroy us. And in the end He has decreed that we will be conformed into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ.

Let the healing happen before misfortune takes place.

We usually marvel at how God can possibly be wherever we happen to be, and at the same time, also be wherever another person happens to be ;the truth is that because He is everywhere all the time, it is we who are in His presence, rather than Him being in our presence, no matter where we happen to be.

By stopping the reel and rush of life, we have the place and the purpose of hearing God's voice to us by the mere fact that we are finally and suddenly still before Him; and then, taking note, we can expect His promises of sanctuary, protection and confidence in the contentment of the issues of life.

The birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated at this time of year, is the birth of The One Who was announced, presented and confirmed by God to be our Savior, Redeemer, Deliverer and Returning King ;and so much more.

Choosing to love others as Christ loves us can be a challenge. But when we put it into His hands and into His heart, which are then in us, the challenge seems to melt away.

Jesus is the original proprietor of all of the miracles, blessings, restorations and provisions that He bestows upon us. And, He is also the final and steadfast resolver of all those matters which prompt us to call upon Him in the first place (or in the last place!) ;resulting in the many precious benefits that He holds, waiting and wanting to give to us.

The way of an openhanded and charitable spirit, which bridges the gap for others, always brings peace and plenty in return to that one with the joyful heart.

Lifting our voice up to the LORD at the break of day is a precious gift and a beautiful occasion and opportunity that we have been given by God to reconnect with The One Who loves us most.

Together we worship, together we wait on God and together we have joy: for the privilege bestowed on each one of us by God Himself, to present ourselves to the LORD of Hosts together in one accord.