Spiritually Healthy

I am continually reminded of my desperate need for God. Each time I try to fix or figure something out, I am reminded that I don't have the ability to fix nor do I possess all the knowledge.  As the year comes to an end and another one prepares to begin, my anxiety takes form and thoughts tend to wander. Last night I was lying in bed and talking with the Lord. I was talking with Him about some fears I have, when Psalm 73:26 came to my mind. It says, My flesh and heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.  Again, I repeated the verse. O the power of God's Word! O how magnificent it is to recite Scripture and be immediately comforted. It will always amaze me what the Living Word can do to a soul.  For me, this verse in the 73rd chapter of the book of David's Psalms, it is the cry of my heart and God's response to my cry. God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. He is enough. How many times will I have to remind myself ...

While I was driving to the store yesterday, this song, All I Have Is Christ , came on the radio.  The title was new and one I wasn't familiar with so I let the music play and listened to the words.  I once was lost in darkest night, Yet thought I knew the way, The sin that promised joy and life, Had led me to the grave. I had no hope that You would own, A rebel to Your will,  And if You had not loved me first, I would refuse You still. But as I ran my hell-bound race, Indifferent to the most, You looked upon my helpless state, And led me to the cross, And I beheld God's love displayed, You suffered in my place, You bore the wrath reserved for me, Now all I know is grace. Hallelujah! All I have is Christ, Hallelujah! Jesus is my life Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone, And live so all might see, The strength to follow Your commands, Could never come from me, O Father, use my ransomed life, In any way You choose, And let my song forever be, My only boast ...

We are officially in FALL season! How has time gone by SO quickly?  I say it every summer, but I love the warm weather! Tank-tops, shorts and long days are a few of my favorite things. Though I am looking forward to a change in the weather, part of me does become sad to see the vibrant green of summer fade away. While most people are already putting out their pumpkins, burning their spiced candles, and ordering their chai lattes, I am still putting on sunscreen and basking in my fading flower garden for just a little while longer. Anywoo... The hymn for this month is a beautiful one. Have you heard it? It's called Come, Ye Sinners. 1. Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love and power. Refrain: I will arise and go to Jesus, He will embrace me in His arms; In the arms of my dear Savior, O there are ten thousand charms. 2. Come, ye thirsty, come and welcome, God's free bounty glorify; True belief and tru...