Journal entry: January 5, 2012

Matthew 5: 14-16 (NKJV)

"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp-stand, and
it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men,
that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

We are living in a time of much unrest. Darkness seems to surround us.
Depression tries to take a foothold.
Which way is up? Which way is down? How will we ever get out of this hole?
Stop the world I want to get off!!!
It is during these trying times that we must push forward and maintain our
focus on God, Our Deliverer.
Be faithful and persevere. Do not go into hiding! Let your light shine within
the darkness. Be faithful to your calling.
It is not what we see in the natural that matters, but what is happening in the
spiritual does. The Lord already has it under control whether we see it or not.
Those in darkness, under the devil's thumb, will only truly see God, as we let
'our light shine before men.'

Father, in these seasons of time we truly need Your strength. Lift us up so we
can lift you up. In Jesus name, Amen.

Great is the Lord

Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.
From on high He looks down upon us and
sends us His love and mercy.
When we are in dire straits just one word
from His mouth brings us relief.
No distance can keep Our God from pro-
tecting His own.
His love is unconditional.
Forever and always He will be Our God and
we will be His people.
Rejoice at the works of His hands!
Sing praise to His awesomeness!