Hello God. It's me, Mara

Here are some emergency numbers, Lord; no operator assistance is necessary. They’re all direct dial. All lines are open to Heaven 24 hours a day! (Note: feed your faith and your doubt will starve to death!)

“When in sorrow, call John 14.  When folks fail you, call Psalm 27. To be fruitful, call John 15. When you’ve sinned call Psalm 51. When you are worried, call Matthew 6:19-34. When you sense you are in danger, call Psalm 91. When God seems far away, call Psalm 139. When your faith needs stirring, call Hebrews 11. When you grow bitter and critical, call 1 Cor.13. For Paul’s secret to happiness, call Co.l 3:12-17.  When you feel down and out, Romans 8:31-39. When you want peace and rest, call Matt. 11: 25-30.  When the world seems bigger than God, call Psalm 90. When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8:1-30. When you leave home for labor or travel, call Psalm 121.  When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call Psalm 67. When you want courage for a task, call Joshua 1. To know how to get along with your fellowmen, call Romans 12. If you are depressed, Palm 27.   If your ‘purse’ is empty, call Psalm 37.  If you are losing confidence in people, call 1 Cor. 13.   

Here is some food for thought that another friend shared:” I COULDN’T WAIT! First I was dying to finish high school and start college. Then I was dying to finish college and start working. And then I was dying to marry and have children. Then I was dying for my children to grow old enough for school so I could return to work. Then I was dying to retire. And now, I am dying … and suddenly, I realize that I forgot to live.”

  Thank You, Lord, for Your encouragement: Hebrews 3:13 “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today!”

Love, Mara