Simple Truths for Young and Old

Tonight during council time at Awana, I reminded the clubbers of several things that I felt were important when facing difficulty and hardship. The first reminder is that we are loved. "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?" There is NOTHING that shall separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus. The second truth is that we are part of a plan, as Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us: "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." The third truth is you are never alone. Zephaniah 3:17 states, "The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love." Of course, the last words in Matthew's gospel are the memorable words of our Savior, who said, "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the age." Young or old, well or ill, joyous or despairing, we should remind ourselves daily of these three truths: we are loved, we are part of a plan, we are never alone.

Medical update: Our cup is overflowing with praise to God Who is our Help, our Deliverer, and our Shield, because the 7th MRI results today revealed that the image was clear. All praise, glory and honor to our Heavenly Father for His lovingkindness and help.