WHO TO TELL

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
~ Psalm 46:1 (KJV) ~

The 1970's well-known television comedian, FLIP WILSON, constantly boasted about a personal friend that he called "Killer."

Although this friend was never visible to anyone, Flip's devotion to him was so strong that it caused others to believe in and respect him.

Whoever or whatever caused trouble or concern, Flip quickly proclaimed that he was going to "tell Killer." This man was highly confident that Killer would come to his rescue and make his stressors behave.

In our troublesome situations, who do we turn to? Who is it that we place complete confidence in when stresses mount-up and threaten our lives? Who do we trust to tell our trials and tribulations to?

Sadly, many of our stresses are elevated when those we put our trust in betray us. In all honesty, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, husbands, wives, and best friends don't always live up to our expectations.

Surely, that's why so many stress-survivors put absolute confidence in JESUS. We choose to "tell Jesus" all of our troubles. Having someone to tell our troubles to, someone who genuinely cares, helps to ease stress and anxieties.

The sacred Hymn from composer Elisha Albright Hoffman says it like this:

I must tell Jesus all of my trials;

I cannot bear these burdens alone;

In my distress He kindly will help me;

He ever loves and cares for His own.

I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!

I cannot bear these burdens alone;

I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!

Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.

We, moreso than Flip Wilson, believe that in each and every circumstance, Jesus will come to our rescue.

Peace I leave with you . . .

PRAYER FOR HAITI

"Hear my prayer, O Lord,

And let my cry come to You.

Do not hide Your face from me

in the day of my trouble;

Incline Your ear to me;

In the day that I call,

answer me speedily."


Psalm 102:1-2 NKJV

ISAIAH 40:4-5

"Every valley shall be exalted

and every mountain and hill brought low;

The crooked places

shall be made straight,
And the rough places smooth;
The glory of the Lord
shall be revealed,
and all flesh shall see it together;

For the mouth of the Lord has spoken."


Isaiah 40:4-5 NKJV

ONE WISH

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health,
even as thy soul prospereth."
~ III John 1:2 ~

"BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR." Isn't that how the old saying goes?

Imagine, if you will, that each New Year guaranteed us one wish. Okay, what would our wish be?

No doubt, our wishes would include houses, cars, clothes, wealth and good health (and a few wishes for the opposite sex).

Try to imagine how many wishes would involve spiritual aspects? How many of our minds would soar beyond the tangibles and dwell on the true riches given by God?

Most stress-survivors have come to the realization that it's not nearly enough to be careful what we wish for, as it is to be prayerful with our wishes.

Presently, prosperity claims the highest sought-after stats than any single thing. Everyone is striving for more this and more that. Whether it's for sufficient or selfish reasons, we constantly want more. More. . .More. . .More!

John shares that we experience true prosperity as our souls prosper. In other words, prosperity blooms from the inside...out. Having a collection of worldly goods on the outside, but void of goodness on the inside is not what prosperity is about.

True prosperity is a lot like true love: Everyone that claims it doesn't necessarily possess it; and no one gains it by simply chasing wild and wacky schemes. True prosperity is acquired by those whose hearts are prepared to receive it.

Go ahead . . .make a wish . . .be prayerful what you wish for . . . and trust God to grant that extra-special something.

Peace I leave with you . . .

THE GOOD LIFE

"I am the way, the truth, and the life . . ."
~ John 14:6 ~

"IT HAS TO BE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS. . ."

These words ring anybody's bell? Ever recall mumbling and grumbling something similar--especially during stressful times?

A new year has just dawned and, by all means, we should be revved up and ready to leap into an exciting year.

Sad to say, many of us are so stressed-out and nerved-up and worn-down that we neither have the energy nor the inclination to start again.

Then there are those whose's hearts and minds have become so clouded and confused from worry and stress that even if we attempt to embrace a prosperous new year, we can't be certain of which way to proceed.

Sure, we're surrounded by suggestions galore for obtaining wealth--health-- and happiness, so much so that we're leery as to whom to believe.

As stress-survivors, we have no desire for foolishness. We'd like to bypass all the gibberish and nonsense and go straight to the truth--the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

So what do we do?

Jesus reveals the absolute way to obtain "the good life." The abundant life. He assures, HE IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE...

To all who are willing to accept, Jesus extends His open-invitation, "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. . ."

HALLELUJAH. . .It's a new year! And it's time we decide what matters most for newness of life this year. God makes "all things new" and we can behold His newness if we choose to.

Peace I leave with you . . .