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Psalm 50:14-15 says..."Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High, and call on Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall honor and glorify Me."

Is this possible? Sometimes it is very hard to do in unwelcome situations but, over and over we are recommended to call on the Lord when we are facing trouble. Always wrapping our cares in thanksgiving. Like a package we set them at His feet for Him to do what He will. Regardless of our circumstances.

The world is the Father's world. Yes, He has His eyes on you in every season and trial. Have you ever listened to all the words of that old song written in 1901? Things were sure a lot different you might say. I agree.

The song starts off by recognizing the sounds of nature. The music of this world God created. Because He has made everything then I can rest knowing He cares for everything He made.

Verse two sings about the carols of the birds, the morning light. All declare His praise. He shines in all that's fair. In the rustling grass...He speaks everywhere.  

Now for the last verse. I will copy it as written. "This is my Father's world, O let me ne'er for get that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. this is my Father's world, The battle is not done, Jesus who died, shall be satisfied, and earth and heav'n be one."

Are there battles today...absolutely. Everywhere, in every nation there is something fighting to rule us. God is Ruler! He is Maker! Isn't He? Why not trust the outcome to Him?

Maltbie D. Babcock, the author of this song wrote: "Be strong! We are not here to play, to dream, to drift, we have hard work to do and loads to lift; shun not the struggle. Face it. 'Tis Gods gift. Be strong!"

Isn't this the very thing we are told? Be strong and of good courage! Jesus said in John 14:1..."Do not let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me."

If God is Maker and Keeper of all, then I believe that Jesus Christ is also the Way, the Truth and the life. We have His Holy Spirit to be our Comforter, Strengthener, Standby and will be everything we need for Wisdom and Understanding for our times.

Jesus also said in John 14:27, "Peace I leave with you, My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled."

Jesus assured the disciples that He was going to leave for a time but, He would return. In the meantime, we have Holy Spirit to pray for us and teach us the Way to take. One step at a time.

Have Faith! God has a perfect plan. You have been redeemed and death cannot touch you. Your body may come to die, but your place from there is in the place of joy with Jesus! Have Faith!

God bless you today in the matchless name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Abundance is...Father's perfect plans