Be Encouraged

Happy New Year! You have overcome last year with all of its good, bad, and ugly by the grace of God, who is faithful and true to His word:

(Romans 8:36-37) As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.(John 16:33) "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."

May you be blessed by the following poem from page 8 of my book, On Solid Ground:

BE ENCOURAGED

Be strengthened through your struggles
and allow grace to ease the pain.
Don't despair in situations,
your perseverance is not in vain.

The good work that God's begun in you
will be completed unto the end.
Be encouraged throughout the journey
and let Christ become your closest friend.

Study God's word and stand on His promises,
they are there for you to claim.
God loves you so completely
and He knows your need and name.

Lean not to your own understanding,
receive peace and comfort and let the Holy Spirit guide.
Call on Jesus and experience the power
that has been tested and been tried.

(Psalm 42:5) "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted in me? Hope in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance."

BELIEVE THAT ALL WILL BE FINE IN 2009 because GOD WILL BE WITH YOU AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU TO SHINE.

Abundant blessings,

J. Meekins
(Inspired 4U)