Welcome Heartstrings family

Are you ready for the old things to pass away and new to take its place? It can happen today as you call on the Lord. He is our peace. Living in an anxious world is a battle. We can be going along fine and then it hits without warning. These are the end times.

Does Jesus, The Prince of Peace ever change? No. Is He preparing a place for us with Him in heaven? Yes. Does He keep His promises? Absolutely! 

I am nestled in His arms today. Although my body hurts and the enemy tries to discourage me and shoot arrows of anxiety at me, I will remain in the Love of the Lord God. He sees and knows it all. 

I must remember Who is in control and that the weapons of this warfare are not flesh but spirit. Still remaining in His Love. I read this morning some scriptures that I believe will encourage your heart. Grab your Bible and let's take time now. Put on the belt of Truth.

I will be using my Amplified Bible for better understanding. And, I pray now for wisdom, understanding and discernment by the power of the Holy Spirit, to refresh your heart and mind. Amen.

Proverbs 12:25..."Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but an encouraging word makes it glad."

Philippians 4:6-7..."Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.

~ And God's peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

John 16:33..."I have told you these things so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]"

Do you feel your faith being watered as you read from God's Love Letter? You might say, " Well, things are pretty good for me right now." Sure, but can you see the hours ahead? Only God will be there when things aren't pretty good. Pause and think about this.

We can have this blessed assurance everyday, no matter what comes our way. If my focus is on wars, our government troubles, our health...any fearful thoughts, we can become unproductive in our witness to the lost. Seek the Lord early and gird up your faith!

2 Timothy 1:7..."For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, or craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control."

I believe now that the self-control this speaks of is about my emotions. And I know what it is to loose my physical balance and fear falling. So, I need to exercise and discipline the balance of my mind by the spoken Word of God. Jesus came to make this known to us.

There are so many passages concerning this. Old and New Testaments show us. What a gift we have. Have you forgotten the value of a Good Book? The Bible is the very best of all that is good. Mine is getting pretty raggedy around the edges, but it has become so personal to me. I hope you know.

Let's pray. Heavenly Father, we come to You with all our cares and lay them down at Your feet. Without a doubt You are able to take all the important things and keep them. The meaningless worry, please take them from us. Prince of Peace, protect and shield our hearts and minds. We trust and love You. Holy Spirit do a new work in our lives to make us more visibly a child of the King. bless each reader today with understanding of their need for You above all. We worship You. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ our soon coming King, amen.

Abundance is...our Prince of Peace