“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16

“Can we find a friend so faithful, who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness, take it to the Lord in prayer.”  These are words of the beloved hymn What a Friend we Have in Jesus. The song writer wrote no truer words; in times when it appears that all else fails…we have a God who cares!

We are admonished to come boldly before the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy, and find grace just when we need it the most. The Lord gives peace beyond anything that we are able to humanly understand; sweet peace that quiets our trouble souls. He succors, hides, and shields all His beloved children! “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10

The prophet Habakkuk affirmed his trust in the Lord in the times of trouble with these words “The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.” Habakkuk 3:19. Regardless to our present circumstances at any given time, as children of God we are assured that He is our strength and strong tower; He is the lover and keeper of our souls…the one who makes all the crooked paths straight.

My friends, we must constantly guard our hearts from feelings of discouragement and unrest; it’s only a tactic of the enemy to steal our peace and assurance of God’s loving and protective care.  God’s promises are faithful and true. Joshua 1:9 state “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

Let us faithfully walk in the strength of the Lord, taking one day at a time, learning to uplift and encourage others as we also receive encouragement along this journey of life; holding fast knowing that God is greatest friend of all… our comforter, encourager, way maker and lover of our souls now and forever! “Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:” Romans 15:5.

God blessings of joy, peace, and amazing grace be with us all!