Comfort

I am comforted by the awareness of God's presence.

Like the comfort I feel from the warmth of a fire on a cold winter day, I feel comfort in allowing the peace and love of God to calm and comfort me.  There is but one presence, one power and one love and that love lives in me.  Life situations are temporary.  The love of God is eternal.

I am very fortunate to have found my connection with God.  I know I am never alone and when I get scared or worried all I need do is pray.  " Surround me God, I know you are there."

I see the love of God revealed in myriad ways.  I see it in nature as earth recovers and regenerates after a natural disaster.  I find it revealed through the inspiration of sacred writing, poetry and song. I witness it in everyday acts of kindness and compassion.

When the hurricane hit Duluth in 1998 the morning after was a beautiful crisp day.  The sky was as blue as the pictures on puzzles.  The temperature of the air was moist and fresh.  It was amazing how beautiful it was even though there was so much destruction.  God was in the solution. Everyone around me lived.  I love to read and journal.  God comes through my mind to my pen and on to the paper.  I always try to smile when I meet someone or someone passes me.  You never know when you can change someones day and make it better with a smile.

No matter what I am facing today, I am forever sustained by the love of God.

God always has my back.  No matter what problems I create for myself. He will hold my hand while I walk through the challenge

Even though I walk through the darkest valley I fear no evil; for you are with me - Psalm 23:4