Words to Live By Johnny Almond 1 month ago

Jehovah’s Benediction

Timeless Truth

May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace. Numbers 6:24-26 NLT

Thoughtful Wisdom

“Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every person has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all people have some.” – Charles Dickens

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow.” – Doxology

“Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name.” Psalm 103:1

Treasured Gifts

* God’s lavish provision–life, family, friends, constellations, natural beauty

* Round-the-clock protection–God’s unfailing love, guarding me 24/7

* God’s encouraging, friendly, enlightening, approving smile

* God’s pardon of my sins–mercy instead of judgment

* God’s promises of better times, a brighter future in heaven on earth

* Perfect peace–heaven’s enduring gift, not the world’s temporary high

Today’s Affirmation

Believing that the Lord has indelibly engraved his name on my heart, I will let nothing compete with unwavering loyalty to my Savior.

Pastor (ret) Johnny R. Almond

Johnny

Johnny R. Almond earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey and a Diploma in Religious Studies from the University of Cambridge. After pastoring churches for a decade, he served the Air Force as a military chaplain in worldwide assignments. After retiring from the military in 2000, he began serving as pastor in Virginia. Since retiring from pastoring in 2025, he preaches as requested, He and his wife, Beverly, have four sons, three grandsons, and three granddaughters.