So often we are stirred by something we can't even see
Concerns about the future that bring us anxiety
When blessings all around us flow from fountains up above
A perfect pure expression of God's never ending love
A love that's rarely focused on or spoken of at best
A love that's always waiting there to bless us with its rest
From worries and concerns that chase humanity each day
That drive the peace and joy and love that can be ours alway
The peace that's our assurance that no matter what may come
God knows from our beginning where those challenges come from
And has them under His command to make sure they will be
A blessing to our molding for His Home eternally
And joy that knows no boundaries that will not have an end
When found each morning with the One we know as our best Friend
That cares not for the trials that attend us everyday
But looks into the future when God wipes all sin away
And takes us to those mansions and those gardens up above
To where that river ever flows beneath His throne of love
To live and walk and eat and swim and sing and praise His name
Each day not like another as our joy won't be the same
For everyday we'll grow in love with Him Who loved us most
Who now attends our every step with His great Holy Ghost
Who leads us as we follow listening closely to His voice
That never fails to guide us as we trust to Him our choice
Of how we'll live tomorrow starting with our time today
Abiding in His presence where His love will always stay
Awaiting our arrival to spend special time with Him
In company with angels like the mighty seraphim
He gives to guard our footsteps to remind us through His Word
That as we focus more on Christ His voice can still be heard
Assuring us our future has a purpose for His need
If daily all the lessons He will teach us we will heed
And follow every moment making of what He provides
A blessing that to others shows His love in us resides
As well as peace and joy and grace to face each passing day
Until Christ comes in glory to take all His saints away Joshua 3:5; Matthew 6:25-34; Psalm 23
Assurance for Tomorrow By Lee Forbes
Father, we're stirred by things that make us anxious, but, help us remember that You offer us perfect peace and never-ending love. Our peace is found in You, no matter what may come. You know everything from the beginning and everyone of our upcoming challenges! There is joy unlimited for those who know Jesus as their best Friend, for He cares for us each day. We are looking into the future when You wipe all sin away. In the gardens up above, where the river ever flows beneath His throne, we'll live, love, walk, eat and sing praises to His name! Everyday now, we'll grow in love with Jesus, learning to appreciate His great Holy Ghost who leads us as we follow Him, listening closely to His voice to make good choices. He encourages us to focus on Christ and His purpose in teaching us of His peace, joy and grace. He can enable us to face each new day until Jesus comes in glory to take His saints away. We pray this together in Christ's mighty name. Amen.
566-570- one-line Scriptures for those of you who want to learn some more verses this week- or to review them from when they were first posted-
566- Pro. 15:16 "Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith." 567- Ps. 80:19 "Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved." 568- 1 Thess. 5:24 "Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it." 569- Ps. 4:3 "But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him." 570- Ps. 119:88 "Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth." Quote for today-
Bill Johnson- '"Relationships done well also attract the presence of God. He said He would be with the two or three gathered in His name. In attracting His presence, we automatically attract the reality of His world into our environment. They are inseparable. This is, in part, a fulfillment of the commission we have to see His Kingdom come." [THE WAY OF LIFE By Bill Johnson, p.111]
Words of wisdom-
Claim your strength to serve you as you serve God, no matter what your circumstances may be.
Today's Guest post:
Kathy Cheek- Something disappointed me recently, and asked God to protect my heart … to not let it discourage me.
He did protect my heart. I fell asleep with that prayer on my lips, and I woke up lighter of heart and genuinely carefree. I felt the victory of not succumbing to disappointment’s strong sway. The new and welcomed lightness made me laugh aloud, and I said to myself, “It is like there is a shield around me, and He is protecting my heart. I feel it! I shouldn’t feel this good after experiencing that kind of rejection, but I do feel good. I know this is the Lord meeting my need, encouraging me as only He can.”
Upcoming posts:
#15 When God Says "NO" - 11/2 Alvin Vandergriend #16 What Is Intercession? - 11/4 Alvin Vandergriend
The Greatest Mystery - 11/6 Xochitl Dixon #17 God Seeks intercessors - 11/11 Alvin Vandergriend
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Great word. Thanks for sharing
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