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As we look around our troubled world, it’s hard not to be concerned. Even worried. But as Ben Cerulla said in his article on inspiration.org, “When you see through the eyes of faith, God is always bigger than your problems.”

And maybe even more important, God’s solutions last forever. There is a song, Hope has a Name, His Name is Jesus.

That’s our Hope now, it always will be.

It doesn’t matter what governments or the world does. We are Free in Jesus Christ. We always will be.

And nothing and no one can change that!

As we enter the New Year, we do so with some concern. About the election, about covid, about the economy… The list is probably endless.

But then I look at the picture of this child and I remember-Trust God as a child trusts.

And that trust is what will get us through 2021.

God loves us. He said in Isaiah 55:8-9, “My plans aren’t your plans, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my plans than your plans.“

Whatever comes this year, God already knows. He has it in His Hands. He has planned for our well-being and our future because He loves us.

So do not fear, God loves us and He’s got this. Happy New Year 🙂

A friend sent this to me, it was so good I am passing it on:

“Once upon a time, over the years a family had experienced some very good times and they had some very tough times too. It was during the tough times they witnessed the Lord Working and learned to trust Him. One particular day during a tough time, the Mom had a phone call that someone had died. She needed to make several long-distance phone calls to let other people know. This was going to be expensive because back then they had to pay for every long-distance call they made.

 It wasn’t very long before a friend “happened” to stopover. Before the Mom had a chance to mention to her about all these long-distance calls she needed to make her friend said, “I stopped over because I was given these prepaid phone cards today. I came over to give these to you.”

Wow, these phone cards were exactly what the Mom needed! Now, this may seem like a little thing to most people but on that day it was a BIG thing for her. It was during that time she came across the Bible verse, “They do not fear bad news; their heart confidently trusts the LORD to care for them.” After this particular experience, along with many others, the family has been learning to confidently trust the LORD to care for them.

ALL who have moments on earth will experience some tough times. God’s Word shares with you several examples of God’s Children going through some especially difficult experiences that would test them and their faith. These sometimes also involved their loved ones. Some may even seem unfair and unjust, that evil appeared to be winning.

Know this, your Heavenly Father has already defeated evil. He IS The Winner, forever and ever! Seems like it would be very smart to be on The Winning Team – The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit! God offers each of His Children His Amazing Special Gifts – His Healing Power and Touch, His Mercy and Grace, His Strength and Courage, His Compassion and Caring, His Love, Joy and Peace! He also offers His angels help and protection! WAIT – there’s more…..He offers you to give ALL your worries, doubts and burdens to Him! IS He not AMAZING or what!! What Perfect Love He has for YOU! What Perfect Timing IS His Presence!
My thoughts and prayers are that when you or your loved ones go through some tough times, trust the LORD to care for you and them.

Give Honor and Praise to your Heavenly Father, in ALL things, even the tough times. That you are a Good Example for Jesus Christ for these moments granted on earth. That you are His Extended Arms of Hope. In Jesus’ Name. Thy Will be done. Amen. Peace”

There are many differences between Christians and Non-Christians. But one of the differences I believe is selfishness.

Non-Christians often live a life of self. They truly believe that the means justify the ends. That believe they are “entitiled” to have whatever pleases them, no matter the cost to others.

Christians, however, see life through a different prism. They believe and obey Christ’s commandment to loves others as themselves. They live a life of giving, often sacrificing what might please them in order to bring happiness to another. But it’s even more than that, their whole life is based on loving God and loving each other. It’s their purpose. And it changes everything.

So Give someone a hug. Smile at someone. Carry someone’s groceries. Let a car cut in front of you- and smile. Donate to a local food bank. Say thank you to a police officer. The list is endless…

And offer it all to Christ 🙂

It is amazing the amount of happienss that comes from giving such a small thing to another 🙂.

“At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.”-Daniel, 12:1

As we prepare to enter the New Year, there has been much discussion about whether we are living in the End Times.   Only God knows for sure.  Jesus told us that when we see the “signs”, “it is near, right at the door”.  But He also said that only our Father knows the Hour.

But there is something we do know from Daniel, Chapter 12.  Michael, the Archangel, who protects God’s people “will arise”.  And although there will be a time of great “distress”, “everyone whose name is found written in the book-will be delivered.”

There is no doubt that we have lived through this year and enter the next year with deep concern.  Even Fear.  But our Father has promised us that if we are in “the book”, we will be saved. 

And that’s a promise to hold onto-every day! ?