Overwhelmed

The Lord is with us when we feel overwhelmed.  We can rest in Him and His way, even though it doesn't make sense.

TV~  (Today's Verse)
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. [Psalm 142:3]

Lighting Our Way

Today, I read the familiar Psalm 119:105:  Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.  

I always have related that Scripture to being a guide for the choices that we make, when we aren't sure which path to take in life.  However, the light of God's word also can brighten our inner person when we are in emotional darkness.  The Psalms in particular can bring great comfort.


TV~ (Today's Verse)
This is my comfort in my affliction, That Your word has revived me. [Psalm 119:50]

Emmanuel - God With Us!

Our Lord and Saviour draweth nigh.  O come, let us adore Him.

O come, Thou Wisdom, from on high,

and order all things far and nigh;

to us the path of knowledge show,

and teach us in her ways to go.

 

 

TV~  (Today's Verse)

... Put no high value on your wisdom: let the fear of the Lord
be before you, and keep yourself from evil: ...  [Proverbs 3:7]

The Strength of My Heart

Christmas has a way of marking the years.  We think of the season present, and of past seasons with remembrance.  Some years, our hearts are filled with happiness.  Other years, we are wrought with grief, pain and even strife.

Wherever you find yourself this Christmastide, I pray that your heart will be cloaked with the Love of Christ.

TV~  (Today's Verse)
Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth.  My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.…

Cheer Us by Your Drawing Nigh

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Vs. 6 - Encouraging if the holidays seem gloomy....

Oh, come, our Dayspring from on high,
And cheer us by your drawing nigh,
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death's dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to you, O Israel!

Vs. 7 - Encouraging if there is family conflict...

Oh, come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of all mankind;
Oh, bid our sad divisions cease,
And be yourself our King of Peace.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to you, O Israel!

TV~  (Today's Verse)
Whatever prayer or supplication is made by any man or by all Your people Israel, each knowing his own affliction and his own pain, and spreading his hands toward this house, then hear from heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive, and render to each according to all his ways, whose heart You know for You alone know the hearts of the sons of men, that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways as long as they live in the land which You have given to our fathers.… [II Chronicles 6:29-31]

Trusting

Lean not on your own understanding.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart.

Proverbs 3:5b, 5a

Seeing this verse transposed helps me to live it.  Trusting is hard because our own eyes don't see how situations can work out for good.  Trusting God means that we believe that he is BIG and will work everything together for good.

The Power of Love

A friend's Christmas card included this quote by Gandalf, taken from The Hobbit movie:  

"Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.”

These small deeds demonstrate the power of love within a family.  They are what make the home a safe haven from the world.   

TV~ (Today's Verse)
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. [I Peter 4:8]