While the road ahead of us may be clouded with questions and concerns, we can look back and see the many ways God has acted in our behalf to get us to the places we need to be. But more than just us, we see his work through history and we can take assurance that his promises are true and his victory in us is assured.

Almighty God, I believe that before there was a world, you existed. I trust that even now you sustain our world with your word of grace. I am confident that before the future arrives you are already there preparing it for us. Help me in those moments when I am not so confident to remember my faith today and to press on trusting that you are there. In Jesus name I pray.
~Amen


G O D I S . . . .
God is Lord Almighty, Omnipotent King, Lion of Judah, Rock of Ages, Prince of Peace, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Provider, Protector, Paternal Leader, Ruling Lord and Reigning King of all the universe.

He is Father, Helper, Guardian and God. He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End. He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all He keeps. The Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times.

He always was, is, and will be: Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone. He was bruised and brought healing. He was pierced and eased pain. He was persecuted and brought freedom. He was dead and brought life. He is risen and brings power. He reigns and brings Peace.

The world can't understand him, the armies can't defeat Him, the schools can't explain Him, and the leaders can't ignore Him. Herod couldn't kill Him, the Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, the people couldn't hold Him! Nero couldn't crush Him. Hitler couldn't silence Him, the New Age can't replace Him and Donahue can't explain Him away!

He is light, love, longevity, and Lord. He is goodness, kindness, gentleness, and God. He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure. His ways are right, His word is eternal, His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me! His is my redeemer, He is my saviour, He is my guide, He is my peace, He is my Joy, He is my comfort, He is my Lord and He rules my life.

I serve Him because His bond is love, His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life. I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise, the power of the powerful, the ancient of days, the ruler of rulers, the leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers, and the sovereign Lord of all that was, is and is to come.

And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size. His goal is a relationship with ME! He will never leave me, forsake me, mislead me, forget me, overlook me, and never cancel my appointment in His appointment book!

When I fall, He lifts me up. When I fail, He forgives me. When I am weak, He is strong. When I am lost, He is The Way. When I am afraid, He is my courage. When I stumble, He steadies me. When I am hurt, He heals me. When I am broken, He mends me. When I am blind, He leads me. When I am hungry, He feeds me. When I face trials, He is with me When I face persecution, He stills me. When I face problems, He comforts me. When I face loss, He provides for me. When I face Death, He carries me Home!

He is everything for everybody, everywhere, every time, and in every way. He is God, He is faithful, I am His, and He is mine. My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world, and so, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this: He said it, I believe it, and that settles it.

God is in control, I am on His side, and that means all is well with my soul.



HALLOWED BE THY NAME

Elohim - The Creator of heaven and earth.
El-Shaddai- The God Almighty of blessings.
Adonai - My Lord and My Master.
Jehovah Sebaoth - The Lord of Hosts.
Jehovah Jireh - The One who sees my needs and provides.
Jehovah Rapha - My Healer and the One who makes bitter experiences sweet.
Jehovah Nissi - My Victory, my Banner and my Standard.
Jehovah Shalom - The Lord my Peace.
Jehovah Rohi - The Lord my Sheperd.
Jehovah Tsidkenu - The Lord my Righteousness.
Jehovah-Shammah - My Lord Who will never leave me nor forsake me.
Hamelech Jehovah - The Lord the King.
Jehovah Ma'oz Khayyay - The Lord the Strength of my life.
Jehovah Hashopet - The Lord the Judge.
Jehovah-Keren-Yish'l - The Lord the Horn of my Salvation.
Jehovah Machsi - The Lord my Refuge.
Jehovah Magen - The Lord, the Shield.
Jehovah Mephalti - The Lord, My Deliver.
Jehovah 'Ori - The Lord my Light.
El-Elyon - The Most High God, The First Cause of everything, the Possessor of the heavens and earth. The Everlasting God, the Great-God, the Living God, the Merciful God, the Faithful-God, the Mighty God.