“You crown the year with Your goodness; Your paths drip with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 Optimism is the language of hope. My thoughts and comments today are about “hope and optimism.” God’s Word holds so much promise for this time of year. Optimism hears God’s whisper in your heart that your […]
“God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 NKJV. Mercy is a grace given when you have every right and reason to not do so. My thoughts and comments today are about “being merciful.” Who has not needed mercy – from God and others? […]
Joy is an emotional energy that elevates positive emotions in others. “In Your presence is fullness of joy.” Psalm 16:11 NKJV. People enjoy being around others whose joy is contagious, people who are invigorating. An invigorating person is optimistic, expecting good things. They enjoy the company of others and reciprocate […]
“We have all benefited from . . one gracious blessing after another.” John 1:16 NLT “Grace comes to you with no strings attached, reflecting God’s character not your conduct.” My thoughts today are about “grace so amazing.” It is frighteningly easy to take daily blessings for granted, as though they […]
“I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” Ps 23:6 NLT “There is a discomfort of disconnection when a person lives apart from God, and knows it.” My thoughts today are about “forever.” We are such slaves of time that we cannot really envision forever. Forever seems an […]