By Lee Roy Anderson

When you think you are at the end of your rope, tie a big knot in the end and keep hanging on. God is bigger than any problem we will ever have. Jesus is a man of his word and we can rely on his promise.

Psalm 30:5, states weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Regardless of how bad things may seem now stay put and be patient. Place your faith in the Lord and wait on his direction in your life, God has a plan for you! He has a purpose for you! God also love us and cares for us. He in our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble. Keep hanging on. We need not fear when money gets tight. The doctors report doesn’t sound so positive or the very foundations of our homes and family are shaken. Even at times, when it seems as though God cannot be found, while people are doing unspeakable things to one another we can stand on his promises. He is there! Romans 8:28 says, And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God to them who are the called according to his purpose. It does not say, somethings or this or that thing. God is with us. He helps us, and comforts us. He will never leave nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5. Even when the world around you is shaking. Trust him he will bring you safely through! God may wonder at how little his people really pray. We see one another on the street or at the market and leave saying I’ll be praying for you. Do we? Are we taking the time to hit our knees and bow our heads, seeking the throne room of God on another’s behalf? Christian it is time we speak out against sin boldly in spite of the cost and stand for the truth. It is time we carry real burdens for one another and pray for our country leaders and each other! Sadly we have run from the battle. The church is busy but how effective have we been in our communities? Oh we sow much but we bring in little.

Let us consider our ways and make real attempts to show the world the love grace, and mercy Jesus offers to all who will come to him. This must be done one heart one life and one soul at a time. We must commit within ourselves to stand fight and say, By God’s grace our homes, families, churches, lives our pea patches will not be destroyed! You cannot live wrong and die right.