Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

I AM ALL AROUND YOU, like a cocoon of Light.

My Presence with you is a promise, independent of your awareness of Me.

Many things can block this awareness, but the major culprit is worry.

My children tend to accept worry as an inescapable fact of life.

However, worry is a form of unbelief; it is anathema to Me.

Who is in charge of your life?

If it is you, then you have good reason to worry.

But since I am in charge, worry is both unnecessary and counterproductive.

When you start to feel anxious about something, relinquish the situation to Me.

Back off a bit, redirecting your focus to Me.

I will either take care of the problem Myself or show you how to handle it.

In this world you will have problems, but you need not lose sight of Me.

- "Jesus Calling"

Stay Strong!

"Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. . . . But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well."
—LUKE 12: 22–31

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
—JOHN 16: 33

A Beacon to others

SEEK MY FACE, and you will find fulfillment of your deepest longings.

My world is filled with beautiful things; they are meant to be pointers to Me, reminders of My abiding Presence.

The earth still declares My Glory to those who have eyes that see and ears that hear.

You had a darkened mind before you sought Me wholeheartedly.

I chose to pour My Light into you, so that you can be a beacon to others.

There is no room for pride in this position.

Your part is to reflect My Glory.

I am the Lord!

Stay Strong!

"Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always."
—PSALM 105: 4

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge." —PSALM 19: 1–2

"See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you."
—ISAIAH 60: 2

Welcome Challenging Times

WELCOME CHALLENGING TIMES as opportunities to trust Me.

You have Me beside you and My Spirit within you, so no set of circumstances is too much for you to handle.

When the path before you is dotted with difficulties, beware of measuring your strength against those challenges.

That calculation is certain to riddle you with anxiety.

Without Me, you wouldn't make it past the first hurdle!

The way to walk through demanding days is to grip My hand tightly and stay in close communication with Me.

Let your thoughts and spoken words be richly flavored with Trust and Thankfulness.

Regardless of the day's problems, I can keep you in perfect Peace as you stay close to Me.

Stay Strong!

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds." —JAMES 1: 2

"I can do everything through him who gives me strength."
—PHILIPPIANS 4: 13

"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you."
—ISAIAH 26: 3

When Things Look Hopeless

"Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will be joyful in God my Savior."
(Habakkuk 3:17–18, NIV)

When Things Look Hopeless

The prophet Habakkuk knew what to do when things seemed completely hopeless.

When he wrote this verse, his world was literally falling apart.

He had nothing.

Things seemed destitute.

So what did Habakkuk do?

He rejoiced and praised the Lord in spite of everything.

He knew that God was bigger than His problems, and He already had a way to get Him out of those circumstances.

Habakkuk was looking beyond His problems to what God could do in His life!

Let's follow Habakkuk's example.

When something bad happens to you, thank God — not because you're suffering, but because you know He has the answer.

When things look hopeless, praise Him because He will bring hope to your circumstances!

A Prayer for Today
"Father, I call on You in the midst of my trouble. I praise You because You are my hope. I bless You and magnify You, knowing You have a good plan for my future in Jesus' name!
Amen."

J. Osteen

Stay Strong!

Turn Back Fear and Worry

I WANT TO BE CENTRAL in your entire being.

When your focus is firmly on Me, My Peace displaces fears and worries.

They will encircle you, seeking entrance, so you must stay alert.

Let trust and thankfulness stand guard, turning back fear before it can gain a foothold.

There is no fear in My Love, which shines on you continually.

Sit quietly in My Love-Light, while I bless you with radiant Peace.

Turn your whole being to trusting and loving Me.

Stay Strong!

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you."
—2 THESSALONIANS 3: 16

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."
—1 JOHN 4: 18

Let Go of Worries

RELAX IN MY HEALING, holy Presence.

Be still, while I transform your heart and mind.

Let go of cares and worries, so that you can receive My Peace.

Cease striving, and know that I am God.

Do not be like Pharisees who multiplied regulations, creating their own form of "godliness."

They got so wrapped up in their own rules that they lost sight of Me.

Even today, man-made rules about how to live the Christian life enslave many people.

Their focus is on their performance, rather than on Me.

It is through knowing Me intimately that you become like Me.

This requires spending time alone with Me.

Let go, relax, be still, and know that I am God.

"Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
—PSALM 46: 10 NASB

"Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is."
—1 JOHN 3: 2

Never Leaving your Side

I AM INVOLVED in each moment of your life.

I have carefully mapped out every inch of your journey through this day, even though much of it may feel haphazard.

Because the world is in a fallen condition, things always seem to be unraveling around the edges.

Expect to find trouble in this day.

At the same time, trust that My way is perfect, even in the midst of such messy imperfection.

Stay conscious of Me as you go through this day, remembering that I never leave your side.

Let the Holy Spirit guide you step by step, protecting you from unnecessary trials and equipping you to get through whatever must be endured.

As you trudge through the sludge of this fallen world, keep your mind in heavenly places with Me.

Thus the Light of My Presence shines on you, giving you Peace and Joy that circumstances cannot touch.

Stay Strong!

"As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him."
—PSALM 18: 30

"For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you."
—ISAIAH 41: 13