Welcome back to Heartstrings
While it has been several days since last I spoke with you, I want you to know you are not forgotten. Prayer and knowing God is in control of all things on earth and in heaven gives me peace that you are in His hands day and night.
So, it is the day after Christmas and where ever you are I hope you find a deeper, vital need of Jesus Christ in your life. Some of us have gone through hardships and varied trials. Many have lost love ones and have felt personally deep sorrow. We hang on to the hope of Jesus. Who else can we turn to?
Without family around me I would have been swallowed up in depression. Yet, God supplies just what I needed. To hear their voices and feel their hugs means most to me. A smile that brightens their faces, encourages me to smile too. Yes, it has been a rough journey but, I have hope and know that fresh life comes from the Holy Spirit at work in me. Do you have this hope?
Time after time is a song the Lord gave me and you can find it on the Heartsongs page. Take time to read it, if you will. I pray you are encouraged to keep pressing on.
You know Jesus came that we might have life? Abundant life! It is in reading God's Love letter that we find Him. Less time searching the internet for something of good and more time spent in reading the Bible which holds the best and greatest good news. Jesus came for you!
Take time to read Matthew 6-7 and find what Jesus says is the way to live. Psalm 91 gives us the way to shelter in Him. Count your blessings! In all circumstances Know that He Is God.
This is the day after the day. Are you resting? Or are you wanting more of the things of this world? Maybe you didn't get what you wanted for Christmas. Does it matter?
Seek first the kingdom of God. Matthew 6:33-34. And, in Psalm 46:10-11... "Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth! ~ The Lord of host is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (our High Tower and Stronghold) Selah [pause and calmly think of that]!"
No matter what the news of the day is, it will always be changing. Only God will never change. Do you trust Him? Why wait for a brighter day? Turn your heart to Him and surrender and make Him your Lord and King. You won't regret it!
Put your confidence and trust in Jesus Christ. Know Him. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. His heart beats to know you personally. For, it won't be long and He will come again. Matthew 25 is really asking will you be ready to meet the Bridegroom? Will you be unprepared? Or Ready? Will you hear Him say, "Welcome my beloved" or will He say to you, solemnly, "I do not know you."
Father God, you know every heart here today. You see hesitancy, unbelief and overwhelming sorrow. You want to give all of us the gift of Christ so we can be filled with Your Spirit of love, peace and a sound mind. Thank you today for everyone who is here. May Your Spirit call them to come away and be in Your family forever. We wait for Your Appearing Lord Jesus. Come soon. Amen.
Bless the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me bless Your Holy name! In the matchless name of Jesus be glorified today and forevermore. Amen.
Abundance is...time after time Your love goes on