Dear Heartstrings family,

Does it seem like a day does not go by without hearing some bad news? Do it personally touch your life? Does your heart ache for those who have experienced great loss? Maybe, you are one of those today. Bad news comes to many doors. I am praying for you today, that the Lord God will speak peace to your soul and mind. Regardless of your circumstances, you will turn to Him and fully know how much He loves you.

I have read so many promises that assure me of His help. His kindness and compassion for all who put their trust in Him. I could not go on without these promises.

Psalm 9:9-10 says, "The Lord also will be a refuge and a high tower for the oppressed, a refuge and a stronghold in times of trouble (high cost, destitution, and desperation). And they who know Your name [who have experience and acquaintance with Your mercy] will lean on and confidently put their trust in You, for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek (inquire of and for) Your [on the authority of God's Word and the right of their necessity."

Did you get all of that? It sure seems exactly what is going on at this time. Be sure it gets God's full attention. Then what to do with this? 

Psalm 9:11 says, "Sing praises to the Lord, Who dwells in Zion! Declare among the peoples His doing!"

Never forget to give testimony to the things God is doing in your own life. Set your heart and mind upon Him.

Philippians 4:4-8 says, "Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice!"

Go on and read the rest of this. Paul of all people, with all of his troubles is inspired by the Holy Spirit to tell the church at Philippi to Rejoice! He would know, by personal experience, wouldn't he? It works!

He goes on to say, "be anxious for nothing..." You may say, "Oh sure, right. But you don't know what I am going through!" Actually, you should know by now, you aren't the only one on the planet in troubled times. Look around you. Consider others. What about the people of Maui? Those in Canada? Those of our nation where we are supposed to be a free people, yet instead are being ruled by a corrupt government who thinks more about providing for terrorists than our oppressed people on the streets? I could go on but, that is not where I want to direct my thoughts.

You see, the greater space I give my thinking to about things that create anxiety, the less space I give to worship. God is the only One Who can keep our hearts and minds in perfect peace. He tells us in His Word how.

Please abide in His Word and draw near to God. He is our only help in these times of trouble. You know how I love Psalm 91? There is verse 15 which tells us, "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him, I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him." 

All because of verses 1-2...my hearts desire is this. I will dwell in the secret place of the Most High and shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty whose power no foe can withstand. I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God, on Him I lean and rely and in Him I confidently trust. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, amen.

If you have not put your trust in Christ yet, do so now. Things here will only get worse before the Lord's Appearing. Will you be ready to meet Him? I pray for this. I pray you are now. Amen.

Abundance is...God hears