Immanuel and Emmanuel

Our Savior was named Immanuel. God with us.
Our grandson was named Emmanuel. God with us.

Immanuel. God with us.
Emmanuel. Us with God.

Peace that Never Ends

Here’s the path to peace that never ends: By prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).

Here’s the promise of peace that never ends: Of His peace there will be no end (Isaiah 9:7).

Jesus, a Friend of Sinners

Jesus is a friend of sinners (Matthew 11:19).

A friend loves at all times (Proverbs 17:17).

Don’t be afraid to pray.

A Prayer for Help Brought Joy

It was the first day in her new job. She was somewhat apprehensive.

We prayed fervently for her success. At day’s end she texted, “My day was actually fun.”

“Joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper (Psalm 146:5).”

The Importance of Short, Spoken Prayers

I was setting up for the sale and she decided to help. The task seemed overwhelming, so she prayed, “Jesus, help us!”

Jesus helped us.

And I learned that she is a person who prays.

Faithful Love

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
His faithful love endures forever (Psalm 107:1).

Consider and celebrate the faithful love of the Lord. For you.

Give God Glory

Our prayers can give God glory. “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power (Revelation 4:11).

What we do can give God glory. Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven (Matthew 5:16).

You can give God glory!

Prayer Leads to Joy

I was in distress.
But the Lord heard when I called to him.
He has put joy in my heart (from Psalm 4:1-7).

God With Us

They named him Emmanuel.
God with us.
We wanted him here
Hoped today
Would be his birth day.

But Emmanuel is with God.
We miss him.
Silently, his life speaks
God is with us.

We have this Promise
Eternal Life.
Us with God.
God with us.
Together forever.

Grateful for God’s Love

Solomon dedicated the temple and the people saw the glory of the Lord fill it. They gave thanks to the Lord, saying, “For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever (2 Chronicles 7:3).”

Those who see God’s glory are grateful for his love.