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We’ve come to the end of another week, and there are so many things ahead for us this summer.  Maybe you have some excited times ahead.  Maybe you have some trying times ahead.  Whatever those things are, I challenge you to look to the Lord for strengthen, insight, light, help, and so much more. 


You are loved by God.  He has a plan for your life.  There are people around you and me that need to know the same.  They are loved by God and there is a plan for their lives too.  Maybe that is for a child under your influence, a neighbor who is watching, your spouse or co-worker or maybe even a stranger. 


Whoever that person is, including yourself, there are some things I would like to say or to claim…


Psalm 121:1-2  NLT  

I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? 2  My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth!


Psalm 148:8  NLT  

The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are weighed down. The Lord loves the godly.


1 Thessalonians 5:14  NLT  

Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.


Colossians 3:16  NLT  

Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.


That is some good stuff, deep stuff and important stuff.  There is nothing better than to get our strength and insight from the One who knows best and loves you most.


Honestly, this has been a heavy week for me as I have watched people struggle in many ways.  Look around you.  Who needs your encouragement, love and presence?  Give that blessing that God has given you to someone this Friday!

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