Carol's Corner, Christian Writings, Newsletter pg 1
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The Lord Jesus is always with me, His Spirit ever-present, His love always abounding. How sweet is the song of His name!
His presence in my life makes me feel that… Wherever I stand, is an altar. Whatever room I enter is a place of worship.
Psalm 31:7
I am overcome with joy because of your unfailing love, for you have seen my troubles and care about the anguish of my soul.
Anyone who has gone through the trials this life can bring, and has trusted in God's tender mercies, His loving kindness; with the Psalmist, in sweet gratitude will say, “…for you have seen my troubles and care about the anguish of my soul.”
There is nothing as sacred as the closeness that comes through a relationship with our Savior: it is immeasurably blessed and personal, comforting and empowering. I grew up with the Lord since I was about five years old. He’s been my strength to endure, peace in turmoil, comfort in loss. I am a woman of prayer and conviction and I treasure the closeness of my walk with the Lord. I can do nothing of any worth without Him, for He goes before me in everything I do.
There is something called grace ~ God's kindness and favor toward those who put their trust in Him. During the times when I failed Him. He never left me. He drew me even closer to Him by His faithfulness, mercy, forgiveness, love and grace. He is not the kind of friend who turns around and walks away. He is 'all in' with us, for the long haul. His mercy truly endures forever.
PRAYER:
We come before you, dear Father, with grateful hearts because you know our needs and our heartaches~ because you know us by name...and are near to comfort us in our darkest hour. Let us feel your presence and your warm embrace and comfort. Shower us with your love. Lead us to your Light . We praise you for the hope that you have offered us through your Son, Jesus Christ, who loves us and through His shed blood and resurrection, takes away the sin of the world. Amen
His presence in my life makes me feel that… Wherever I stand, is an altar. Whatever room I enter is a place of worship.
SEEKING CHRIST JESUS, AND FINDING HIM
YIELD
Jesus waits for me.
“I step forward, Lord, and yield my heart to your care.”
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