Welcome back to Heartstrings!

It has been awhile since I have been able to write to you. This body has been through some things which made it difficult for me. Thankfully, I am here now and can say, "God is good all the time!"

Through it all I have fallen deeper in love with God's Word. Can we ever get enough of Him? When I find myself failing and my thoughts turn to complaining, I am reminded of the precious things I have read only that morning. His mercies really are enough. Fresh life flows through coming into His presence.

I have only a short time today but please consider reading the whole of Psalm 62. I know you will be blessed! I want to begin at verse 5..."My soul, wait only upon God and silently submit to Him; for my hope and expectation are from Him."

I was thinking of all the times I talk to God. Really most of the day. But, I wonder how much is chatter and how much is worship. I have to command my soul to be silent much of the time lately. To listen and wait on Him instead of hoping He is hearing me. He does! So, that is settled now.

"He only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defense and my Fortress, I shall not be moved." Do you believe this? What moves you to turn away and hope to battle life on your own? I have tried. It just doesn't work well.

"With God rests my salvation and my glory; He is my Rock of unyielding strength and impenetrable hardness, and my refuge is in God!" Are you in need of a safe place today? Has the noise of this world become so loud that you can't hear yourself think straight?

"Trust in, lean on and rely on, and have confidence in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is a refuge for us (a fortress and a high tower). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!"

There is that wonderful place where we can pause, take the time to consider and take to heart the majesty of God. His wonderous ways and His faithful love for us. We need Him all the time! There is no one better to pour your heart out to. Trust Him will you?

I do pray for you. I hope prayer for me goes up to God too. We will meet each other someday. I know this. How? Because He said so. Heaven will be a wonderful place but here for now, we get to reflect the peace of God for a dying and incredibly wounded world. God bless you and keep you. Lift His countenance upon you and give you peace today in the matchless name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Abundance is...from Him alone