Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. I welcomed in this new day of this new week in the Presence of the Most High God, and although my Heart was inclined to be heavy at sunrise, He gave me Words of comfort to get me back on track, and now my Heart rejoices all over again. These are turbulent times for many people and for many reasons. There is no shame for a Christian to feel downcast every once in a while – just ask David, “the man after God’s own heart”. He was a master at starting out low and ending up high, all because He Knew where to turn with his suffering. Although we sometimes feel downcast (everybody does), and there is no shame in feeling “low,” whether it makes sense to the world or not, it’s NOT okay to stay there. Micah said it best, “Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; When I fall, I WILL ARISE; When I sit in darkness, The Lord will be a light to me”. That was Micah’s way of warning the Devil NOT to celebrate his demise just yet… because Micah knew that his downcast state was only temporary. Micah knew that God will ALWAYS have the final say, and he was confident that the Shepherd would ALWAYS be there to lift him back up when he fell. Those words were not intended just for Micah – they were intended for you and me too! Tell the Devil not to break open the champagne in celebration because Victory is just around the corner. Remember. It’s only by the Grace and Mercy of the Most High God that any of us endure can this Journey called “Life,” BUT WE HAVE TO TURN TO HIM for help and Trust Him to bring it!

Here are a few words from David, “the man after God’s own heart,” that brought Joy to my Heart and Peace to my Soul this morning. Be blessed.

Psalm 20

1May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.

3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings.

4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

5 May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God.

May the Lord grant all your requests. 6 Now this I know: The Lord gives victory to his anointed.

He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of his right hand.

7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.

8 They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.

9 Lord, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call!

I am rejoicing that He always answers me from His “heavenly sanctuary” and that I can put my trust in Him! I will bless the Lord at all times!

How about you? Are you fighting your way through a turbulent time with no peace and no joy in sight? If so, reach out to me. We’ll have a little chat about the Power of the Living God and how He’s always there for those who belong to Him, and when I’m done with you, you’ll know just where to turn in your time of need, too.