Mornings

I love the quiet of early mornings. The wind is usually calm and the sun is just thinking about rising. The birds begin to sing so sweetly. I am a morning person. I do my best work before noon. That doesn't mean I am always ready to get out of bed. Or ready to write this blog. 

When I focus my mind on Jesus He lifts me up. He strengthens me. He encourages me. He walks with me every step of the way. I am so thankful for His presence at my side. I can face anything that is before me. Jesus will see me through it.

Consider what Jesus faced on His walk to the cross. Such courage! Our service men and women faced it as they went into battle. Our fire persons, EMT's and police men and women faced it as they went in to rescue persons from the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Our protectors face danger in their jobs, with courage everyday. It takes courage to face each day when we are fighting a dreadful disease or when we are dying. Sometimes we forget what a dangerous and polluted world we live in.

Still, Jesus is with us in every step we take when we invite Him into our hearts. Thank You, Jesus.

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you," (2 Thessalonians 3:16 NIV).

Amen.