Trust God and refuse to worry, for He is your (my) strength and song.  You may have had a restless night that robed you of a sound sleep. I’ve had those nights and, when I do, most often I get up and read a Psalm and pray.  Often times this will give me peace and then my mind can rest & only then can I sleep sound. Or, maybe you just a bad day that may produce “stinking thinking”.  By the way, “stinking thinking” NEVER comes from God. If we desire to live a joyful life focus on these things:
          God is my Creator, My Savior, My Strength, My Provider, My Protector, My Refuge and He can be trusted with whatever is looming ahead.  Since God is our strength, He can empower us to handle whatever comes into our lives.  Where is our (my) faith and in whom do we (I) trust?  Is it in circumstances of life? People? Places? Things?
          Trust God. He is Faithful and worthy to be praised & glorified!
          “As for God, his way is perfect; the Word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust Him” 2 Samuel 22:31.
          “Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him” Proverbs 30:5.
          “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer…..” Psalm 18:2.
          “I will say to the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust” Psalm 91:2.
          “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him” Nahum 1:7
          God, help us to walk this jouney of life; and to put our trust in You for our own good and for Yyou to be glorified in and through us.
Blessings,
Pat Spies
America’s Keswick Church Liaison