As I sit in my office today (Monday), the verses that come to my mind are found in Psalm 121:1-2 “I will lift my eyes to the hills – From Whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.”   We are at the eve of the election, and every 4 years when a new president is brought into office there are always people who are afraid that this election will bring the end of America as we know it.  We need to be reminded that the answer to our issues in America is not going to come from Washington DC but from the God of heaven!  God is our help and our keeper.  Verse 8 reminds us that “The Lord shall preserve our going out and our coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.”  We exercise our right to vote, but leave the result up to the God of the universe.  The disciples prayer in (Matthew 6:9-15 reminds us to pray that “His will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”  Knowing that will happen, we can rest in the results of tomorrow.  Because our salvation is not of mankind, … READ MORE

Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us to, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways Acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”  We are living in interesting times, with the election coming up, and the turmoil in the Middle East, we wonder that is going on?  If you factor in all that the uncertainties of our own lives, it can create very hectic life circumstances.  In the midst of all these challenges, we have to make a decision, and that is to trust God in the areas that we cannot control.  For the peace of God to rule in our hearts, we need to remember that “God’s got this!”  Find your comfort and strength in the reality of God’s plan and power to provide the direction in our lives.  Find your rest in a God who cares for you and will give you the direction you need from His word. … READ MORE

This morning, I was reflecting on Psalm 118:8, It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.”  My thought was that directed toward the current political scene in America.  Everyone is attempting to determine who will make the best decisions for our country, as they political advertisements are cycled through the media.   America hopes that the next president will bring about major policy changes that will impact our economy, and return us back to the grand status we have had in the world since WWII.  Myriads of people put their hope in Washington D.C. over the Lord.  As followers of Jesus Christ, we can have confidence that as we exercise our God given right and privilege to vote, that He will accomplish His plan and purpose in the World.  While there is hope for the future in the election, the true hope lies in the LORD GOD who established a covenant with us and will accomplish His purposes not only for America but for the world.  As we hear of the war in Israel, and the turmoil throughout the world, may we keep our focus on the One who has ALL THINGS in His hands. … READ MORE