Dear Heartstrings family and friends,

I pray you have your eyes opened to the many benefits and blessings God has brought into your lives. If you are in doubt, take time to tell Him Who knows all about it. His peace will reign supreme in your heart and mind, a guarantee of His loving kindness and compassion. He is holding you in His hands. 

There are so many pressing matters in our lives. Recent death of a loved one, loss of a job or any thing. You may be so fatigued by the stresses you hear in the news, confusion as to what is true and what is a lie. That pain you went to bed with and fought with all night and still you woke with it. The whole idea of celebration during this beautiful season seems like work. You know how the lists are?

Yet, through it all we are called to rejoice in the Lord, regardless of our circumstances. Really, joy does not come from how good our situation is but, no matter what our situation is or how we think it will be. The whole what if thing the enemy of our souls throws at us is not something I want to determine my mindset, my focus.

So, I turn to Psalm 103. God knows we are but dust and He remembers and imprints this on His heart. He knows our days are numbered just like the flowers in the field. He knows it only takes wind to blow down a tree or even a house. See what I mean? Now for some good news!

Thinking of David's life, I really have nothing to complain about. Because The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and plenteous in mercy and loving-kindness.

So, Psalm 103:1-3 from the Amplified Bible in front of me. It says, "Bless (AFFECTIONATELY, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul; and all that is [deepest] within me, bless His holy name!

~ Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul, and forget not [one of] all His benefits---

~ Who forgives [every one of] all your iniquities, Who heals [each one of] all your diseases, 

~ Who redeems your life from the pit and corruption, Who beautifies, dignifies, and crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercy;

~Who satisfies your mouth [your necessity and desire at your personal age and situation] with good so that your youth, renewed, is like the eagle's [strong, overcoming, soaring]!"

This chapter continues with saying "The Lord executes righteousness and justice [not for me only, but] for all who are oppressed."

We serve a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace and Lord of All! We must believe His plans are good and will bring glory and honor to His name while all along taking care of our needs and even the needs of the sparrows. What a loving Father we have! 

I am praising the Jesus today for all the benefits of being Redeemed. There is not one sin that He throws up in my face because He throws them as far as the East is from the West! So, if you are rehearsing your troubles from the time you get up till the time you go to bed, STOP! Instead, gratefully praise the name of Jesus Christ. You will find true joy regardless of your circumstances. The enemy is a liar. You know that don't you? Then take your position, fully armored before the throne of God and start believing for the impossible things as being His Chosen.

You are loved and I am so thankful for your life in the kingdom of God. Be blessed now.

Abundance is...praise makes all the difference