Peace At Home

I am so thankful for Home.  Not just a house to call my own, but a home.  It matters what we bring into our abodes.  There is so much violence in the outside world and when we come into the inside-world of our homes we should feel that we have a place of refuge. 

 

The way we can feel refuge is to live God-centered lives.

 

That being said, I will say, that for a while now I have dealt with seemingly the whole gamant of emotions. Unsettled feelings to all out terroizing fear.  These are being dealt with on a daily basis.  On some days, it has been to the point that I would almost rather not go anywhere.  I question people's motives.  I question...well, a lot of things. 

 

But I keep pressing on.

 

I refuse to be whipped into defeat.

I have had health issues, financial issues, worries over world-issues, etc.  But, I realize that I am still very blessed.  I live and breathe.  I can walk and talk.  I can see the beautiful colors that God splashes on the blue canvas of His sky every morning and every evening.  I can sing.  I can attempt to dance (when no one is watching) and I can drive.
I am because He is.
I am blessed. 

 

God is my stay.  He is my constant companion.  My unfailing Friend.

 

And, no matter what it FEELS like I KNOW that He is near.

 

Last night I had the rare privilege of being out on the town with most of my family (those that live around here anyway).  We ate dinner at Cracker Barrel and then spent the rest of the evening at Barnes-n-Noble.  It has been such a long time since I have hung out on a Friday night there!  To some it may sound boring but for me it brought enjoyment and some spiritual enlightenment.

 

When I do have opportunity to go there, I often find myself grabbing a magazine or two from the Healthy Living section of the magazine racks, grabbing a cup of MoJo and reading articles.  Last night I didn't get a coffee (or anything to drink).  I found myself at the back of the store..in the Kid's Corner..sitting on a bench and reading scriptures/articles out of the magazine called BEAUTIFUL.

 

In a world that is filled with all kinds of wars and rumors of war--on a global level as well as personal level---I find the Word of God, the HOLY BIBLE, to be my source of strength.  There is nothing like meditating on God's Word that will bring comfort, courage, and a will to go on.  Absolutely nothing else compares.  This is what I read last night:

 

"But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy.  Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You"

-Psalm 5:11 (NIV)

THAT SCRIPTURE WAS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED TO READ AT THAT MOMENT!!!

 It gave me such peace. 

 

My prayers have been with Boston, Mass. this week!  In a world that is growing so evil, I find great peace in God's Word and the Spirit of the Holy Ghost.  Thinking on 'whatsoever things' is what I want to focus my thoughts and my life upon.  Those things that are good and wholesome. 

It's because of Jesus that I can sing for joy.  It's because of God and His principles that this great nation, America, has estabilished herself upon--we the people--have established ourselves upon, that we are blessed with protection.  Yes, bad things happen.  Evil is present.  But, our God reigns!  America is my homeland, yet I seek a greater, more eternal Homeland.  Heaven.  As for me, I will continue to take refuge in the only saving name, Jesus. 

 

God Bless America!!!  America, bless God! 

Thank you, Lord, for answers, for closure, and the pursuit of happiness!  Please bless all the officials of law and all those involved in the continuing investigations of what happened in Boston. Please bless the wonderful citizens of this great nation.  There are still those that seek Your name.  We still stand!  We stand as one nation, under God, indivisable, with justice for all! Amen.