Here we go, a brand new year. What is your 'attitude' as we start
over again. I believe we all harbor desires of how things might be
different, or fears of how things may be different. The reality is that no
one but God knows what the future holds, but we CAN know Who
holds the future, and Who holds us.
 
   The prophet lsaiah approached life with these words and attitude,
                     
             Now, thus says the Lord, who created you, (insert your name).
And He who formed you, (insert your name):  
 "Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
 When you pass through the waters, I wil! be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.
For I am the Lord you God,
The Holy One of Israel!, your Savior." (lsaiah a3:1-3
 
God's immediate presence in our lives is not affected by our
circumstances, but our reaction to our circumstances is completely
altered because of His Presence, His Power, His Grace, His wisdom, and
His Peace.
 I have a friend who has adopted the following 'motto'for his
business: "Don't let the (enemy) win!" He specializes in traumatic
incident recovery for victims and survivors. Jesus started doing the
exact same thing 2000 years ago--and He still is.
Have a GREAT 2026--AND BEYOND.
 
                          Looking up and looking forward, Prayers, and Love,
                                                                                                Bro Tom & Sue