Light for the Godly

Light shines on the godly and joy on those who do right.

Psalm 97:11

THE SNOW QUEEN

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. I Timothy 2:1

Have you ever heard of the Snow Queen? During each Christmas season during the 1950s and onward, she could be found at the Miller & Rhoades Department store in Richmond, Virginia.

Families with children would travel for miles around to stand in line to be greeted by the Snow Queen. In her sparkling long white gown, she would chat with a child, finding out his or her name and a little bit about them. When it was that child's turn to see Santa personally, somehow Santa already knew them. He even knew their name. No one could ever figure out how he knew…

I am reminded that we (male and female) are a bit like that Snow Queen. Here on earth our paths cross with so many different people. Sometimes we find ourselves taking a person before the throne of grace in prayer. God already knows that person's name. He already knows what that person needs. After all, He created them. And yet it must bring a smile to God's face to have one of His own children bring another child of His before the throne.

Heavenly Father, please keep my heart sensitive to your gentle nudging as You bring various people to mind throughout the day. In Jesus' name.

Rock of Safety

Be to me a protecting rock of safety, where I am always welcome.

Psalm 71:3

Glorious God

God is so glorious that even the moon and stars scarcely shine compared to Him.

Job 25:5

Your Path

Make me walk along the path of your commands, for it is where my happiness is found.

Psalm 119:35

HEROES

The godly people in the land are my true heroes.
I take pleasure in them. Psalm 16:3

A hero is defined by Webster as a person admired for his or her great qualities - a person of great strength and courage.

Who are your heroes? Look around, they are all around us - the godly people who "serve (God) regularly, doing what needed to be done each day." I Chronicles 16:37

Look around at:
The worker who faithfully shows up and does his or her job day after day to the glory of God.
The student who is doing his or her best to prepare for the tasks God gives in the future.
The grandparents who surround their grandchildren with love and prayers.
The son or daughter faithfully caring for an aging parent.
The 'retired' pastor who just keeps giving - prayer, teaching, writing, counsel.
The worker who volunteers with the mentally challenged at a senior center.
The medical missionary team which faithfully serves in a village in Africa although there has
not been a convert in 30 years.
Those battling cancer and other illnesses, bringing glory to God at times of intense weakness.
A husband and wife team who go into an assisted living home to share scriptural teaching and
music.
A pastor who shepherds his flock, bringing health to his flock through good shepherding.
A husband who loves his wife and a wife who respects her husband.

There are godly heroes everywhere. May we join in saying:

May we shout...banners....your victory....

Heavenly Father - please open my eyes to the godly heroes around me. Help me cheer them on. Please help me to be a hero, too. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Life is Fleeting

Your life is like the morning fog - it's here a little while, then it's gone.

(This scripture encourages to use our time wisely.)

James 4:14