“There are no words to express the abyss between isolation and having one ally. It may be conceded to the mathematician that four is twice two. But two is not twice one; two is two thousand times one.”

— G.K. Chesterton

Kindness by Choice

Let the Spirit change your way of thinking and make you into a new person. You were created to be like God, and so you must please him and be truly holy. We are part of the same body. Stop lying and start telling each other the truth. Don't get so angry that you sin. Don't go to bed angry and don't give the devil a chance. If you are a thief, quit stealing. Be honest and work hard, so you will have something to give to people in need. Stop all your dirty talk. Say the right thing at the right time and help others by what you say. Don't make God's Spirit sad. The Spirit makes you sure that someday you will be free from your sins. Stop being bitter and angry and mad at others. Don't yell at one another or curse each other or ever be rude. Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ.
(Eph 4:23-32 CEV)

“Do all the good you can by all the means you can in all the ways you can in all the places you can to all the people you can as long as you ever can.”

— John Wesley

I am reminded by this passage that we should always be ready to be kind to one another... to every one yes..... but how often are we are we rude to the very ones we live with our "families" It is so much easier to be kind to a stranger rather than our own flesh and blood? I find this somtimes true for me Change my heart Oh God !

Faith

“Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand.”

— St. Augustine

Affliction

Fig trees may no longer bloom, or vineyards produce grapes; olive trees may be fruitless, and harvest time a failure; sheep pens may be empty, and cattle stalls vacant-- but I will still celebrate because the LORD God saves me. The LORD gives me strength. He makes my feet as sure as those of a deer, and he helps me stand on the mountains. To the music director: Use stringed instruments.
(Hab 3:17-19 CEV)

Even though it can seem like the world is against us in every way, it is a great source of comfort to have God on our side loving us ,saving us ,giving strengh to us and making us sure footed.

We share in the terrible sufferings of Christ, but also in the wonderful comfort he gives.
(2Co 1:5 CEV)

Look to the Hills

(A song for worship.) I look to the hills! Where will I find help? It will come from the LORD, who created the heavens and the earth. The LORD is your protector, and he won't go to sleep or let you stumble. The protector of Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy. The LORD is your protector, there at your right side to shade you from the sun. You won't be harmed by the sun during the day or by the moon at night. The LORD will protect you and keep you safe from all dangers. The LORD will protect you now and always wherever you go.
(Psa 121:1-8 CEV)

Gods Love is Awesome . To know that God is my protector ......who or what shall I fear?
I have been tangled up with fear latley. Oh how I need to trust Him more..
Thank you Lord for your word! Thank you for being our protection.

God wins

The LORD your God wins victory after victory and is always with you. He celebrates and sings because of you, and he will refresh your life with his love." The LORD has promised: Your sorrow has ended, and you can celebrate.
(Zep 3:17-18 CEV)

Wow to know that God Loves me in this way boggles my finite mind! I only wished I could stay as true to Him as He is to me,so many are the distractions in life.....Children, bills, sickness & finances just to name a few that set us to wandering away to worry. His words here(Zep 3:17-18) are refreshment to my dry and weary soul .I don't have to worry! He loves me! He will take care of me and all the distractions when I seek him with my whole heart.