Words to Live By
Timeless Truth
What a relief to see your friendly smile. It is like seeing the smile of God! Genesis 33:10 NLT
Thoughtful Wisdom
“O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then, Lord, in your mercy grant us a safe lodging and a holy rest, and peace at the last through Jesus Christ our Lord.” – John Henry Newman
“Father in heaven, when the thought of you wakes in our hearts, let it not wake like a frightened bird that flies about in dismay, but like a child waking from its sleep with a heavenly smile.” – Soren Kierkegaard
“Now unto him who is able to keep us from falling and lift us from the dark valley of despair to the bright mountain of hope, from the midnight of desperation to the daybreak of joy: to him be power and authority, for ever and ever.” – Martin Luther King
Treasured Gifts
* God’s calming peace in the midst of life’s tempests
* Confidence that God will keep His promise to accompany us through the darkness to Light at the tunnel’s end
* The unimaginably beautiful home Christ is preparing for us on the other side of fear
Today’s Affirmation
Looking forward to the future God is planning, I will use trust vocabulary of “shall” and “will” instead of fearful vocabulary of “perhaps”.
Pastor (retired) Johnny R. Almond
