Will We Accept God's Strength and Hope During Uncertainty?

Isaiah acknowledged that the deliverer of God’s people would be known as Mighty God, whose reign would endure for all generations. In addition to being the Mighty God, Jesus is also the Light of the World in whom there is no darkness. For this reason, as we learn to accept him, we can possess hope and joy in the presence of an uncertain future.

Let us give thanks to Jesus, our Mighty God, whose light permanently brightens our way, enabling us to cope with a hurried, demanding, and stressful world. This is God’s wonderful gift to you as you celebrate Christmas. So Merry Christmas! May God bless you.  

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For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder. These will be his royal titles: … “The Mighty God,” …

~Isaiah 9:6 The Living Bible

… Cheer up, don’t be afraid. For the Lord your God has arrived to live among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will give you victory. He will rejoice over you in great gladness; he will love you and not accuse you.

~Zephaniah 3:16-17 The Living Bible

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in your faith, that by the power of the Holy Spirit, your whole life and outlook may be radiant with hope.

~Romans 15:13 Phillips – New Testament in Modern English

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Can Unhappiness Ever Be Beneficial?

The majority of people accept the fact that happiness cannot be permanently sustained. Happiness is dependent on too many variables and evaporates if our expectations fail or when we’re confronted with disappointment. Can unhappiness be healthy or beneficial?

Unhappiness can bring together the power and strength of your soul and spirit to discover solutions made available by the Holy Spirit. Conflict that exists in a relationship or within oneself can be resolved if you seek God himself with all your heart. This will restore peace between you and God by creating a climate for healthy change.

While God does not prevent unhappiness from being intrusive, he never intended for it to be permanent. Jesus said, "I am the light of the world and in me there is no darkness." This means that problems and troubles will show up, but the light that Jesus is will be your guide and hope for managing any darkness that’s trying to create unhappiness. God bless you.  

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Sorrow is better than laugher, for sorrow has a refining influence on us.

~Ecclesiastes 7:3 The Living Bible

 

So humble yourselves under God’s strong hand, and in his own good time he will lift you up. You can throw the whole weight of your anxieties upon him, for you are his personal concern.

~1 Peter 5:6-7 Phillips – New Testament in Modern English

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Celebrating Christmas with Hope for Healing

We’re beginning this season of celebrations remembering a year that began with optimism for the well-being of the nation. Within weeks, Covid-19 had infected the nation with fears of deprivation and death. However, America and the people of the world have refused to be defeated by this plague. 

So many are recovering from grief and sorrow, yet at this time of celebration we turn our hearts and minds to God’s gift of Christ Jesus with hope for healing. He will restore light to wherever darkness continues to persevere. Jesus proclaimed, “I am the light of the world.” “In me there is no darkness.” May the light of God’s love shine on you brightly. Merry Christmas.  

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 Then my favor will shine on you like the morning sun, and your wounds will be quickly healed. I will always be with you and save you; my presence will protect you on every side. When you pray, I will answer you. When you call to me, I will respond.

~Isaiah 58:8-9 Good News Bible

 

O Lord, if you heal me, I will be truly healed; if you save me, I will be truly saved. My praises are for you alone!

~Jeremiah 17:14 New Living Translation

 

As for me, I will hope continually, and will praise you yet more and more.

~Psalm 71:14 New American Standard Bible

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