HALLELUJAH, FOR THE JOY OF THE LORD!!!

BARBARA E. PERKINS

HALLELUJAH, FOR THE JOY OF THE LORD!!!

There are times when my strength begins to wane and this Scripture in Nehemiah 8:10 (NKJV) pops up in my spirit: “…The joy of the LORD is your strength.” Then I am strengthened by The Great I AM, the ONE the Israelites referred to as “YAHWEH,” The God who Always Is, the ONE in Exodus 3:14. HE STRENGTHENS me. This GLORIOUS, WONDERFUL, GOD of SPLENDOR, this great GOD of PEACE, Who is so full of MERCY and GRACE, moves into my fatigued body and refreshes it with HIS JOY and HIS STRENGTH. Oh, how AWESOME GOD is to meet us at the point of need. The joy of the LORD, truly is my strength and I thank HIM for renewing me again, and again, and again, and again. My GOD is more than enough!!! HALLELUJAH!!! Thank You, my LORD—my GOD!

WHAT IF…?

BARBARA E. PERKINS

WHAT IF…?

What if Someone promised to be with you always? Would you accept Him into your life (Hebrews 13:5)?

What if Someone offered to give you the peace that you have never known before—the peace that could change your life forever? Would you believe that He could do that for you and accept Him and His peace (Philippians 4:6-7)?

What if Someone told you that you don’t have to be anxious about anything? Would you believe Him and accept Him (Philippians 4:6)?

What if Someone said, “Give me all of yours cares, everything that concerns you?” Would you trust Him and accept Him (1Peter 5:7-11, 2Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 6:10-18)?

What if someone told you that He could help you to overcome the one thing that terrifies you—fear? Would you accept Him and His help (2Timothy 1:7 and Isaiah 41:10-13)?

What if Someone promised to love you and sacrificed Himself just for you? Would you accept His love (John 3:16 and John 13:34)?

That Someone is Jesus Christ!!! He's my Savior and Lord and you can make Him yours today. Just ask Him into your heart because He loves you. If you accept (God’s Son) Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, you are promised all of the above provisions and so much more, like eternal life where you get to live with God and Jesus Christ forever (John 17:3). What a glorious day that will be!!!

GOD IS ALWAYS FAITHFUL AND TRUSTWORTHY!

BARBARA E. PERKINS

GOD IS ALWAYS FAITHFUL AND TRUSTWORTHY!

The word of God declares in PSALM 18:1-3 (NKJV), "I will (ALWAYS) love You, O LORD my Strength. The LORD is my Rock and my Fortress and my Deliverer; my God, my Strength, in Whom I will (ALWAYS) trust; my Shield and the Horn of my Salvation, and my Stronghold. I will (ALWAYS) call upon the LORD, Who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies." God is ALWAYS FAITHFUL to all those who TRUST in Him. LORD, I love You and I TRUST YOU, because You are ALWAYS FAITHFUL and TRUSTWORTHY to me. Thank You, LORD!

THE LORD IS WHERE I LIVE!

BARBARA E. PERKINS

THE LORD IS WHERE I LIVE!

In Psalm 91:2, 9 (NKJV) the word of God proclaims, 2 “I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.’” 9 “Because you (I) have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your (my) dwelling place…” The LORD is where I live! Then the word of God further proclaims in Psalm 94:22 “…The Lord has been my defense, and my God is the rock of my refuge.” The LORD is where I live! I love the LORD, my GOD! “O LORD, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge…” Yes, the LORD is where I live! I truly love the LORD, my GOD!