August 23, 2019 | Happy Friday!

Hello everyone...and a very "Happy Friday" to you! Well it's another new day...a day that the Lord hath made; so let us rejoice and be glad in it...Amen!!
As I'm starting my day...God has taken me back to a couple Bible verses in Psalm 112:7-8; that truly became an eye opening experience for me...many years back! You know...we all have moments in our day...or especially in the evening, when fear attempts to creep in and take over our thoughts. Fear definitely has a way of taking us by the hand and leading us down a path that can intensify our problems; but God has truly showed me one thing...we have nothing to fear...or even dread, when we have a settled feeling that God is there to take care of every situation that may arise in our lives.
The other day, I was thinking on this and while I was doing a little writing...God truly spoke to my heart and this is what He showed me. Many times we live with fear because we aren't living close to God. When we truly know that His presence is with us...and we have a strong and loving relationship with Him; then there won't be room, for fear to cross our minds. There is a great feeling...in knowing that we are safe and secure with God...and once this settled feeling enters our hearts; then we just won't find ourselves face to face with fear or dread. Who can you say that you relate to the most...God or the negative thoughts that attempt to creep into the mind? I believe that when we are strong in the Lord; then there won't be any form of weakness, for Satan to prey on, with fear and doubt.
Today, as you walk through your day...take a little time to deeply connect with God, through prayer and His word...and one thing I know from experience...fear and dread will remain distant, while God will draw closer to you...and become everything you need, to get you through this day...and even the days that lie ahead of you.
As you continue to press on in this day; I pray that you will find God to be a closer friend; then He was even yesterday...and may you truly feel peace and a settled feeling within you...just knowing that God has complete charge over your life...AMEN!!
Have a great Friday...take care and I will hope to see you this evening! 
Many blessings on your day!
It's Always & Only Because of Him...
​Diane