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Day 139: You Are Not Alone!


August 1, 2020


I’ve just returned from spending three days at the beach in Galveston with my 2 sisters. I feel very blessed to have had this time to relax, unwind and laugh. The three of us lead fairly different lives but share such a strong common bond. We love all the same people. We share the same history. We have the same corny sense of humor.  It is a bond to be treasured. The conversation is easy and continuous. The laughter is loud and abundant. As August begins, I can truly say I’ve never anticipated a month sure to be filled with so much stress and uncertainty. I know that I will look back on these last three carefree days and long for them. But more importantly I will draw inner strength and joy from them. I am sorry if this blog makes anyone sad because they don’t have a sister or have lost their sister (or brother).  That would never be my intention.  I pray that if either of these is the case that you will cast your net around and find someone to spend time with who cares for you and makes you happy.  And if this is not available to you then remember that Jesus is always there. He wants to be our very best friend. He knows our hearts and loves us unconditionally. And unlike our physically present friends (and relatives), Jesus can go with us every day in every situation, supplying us with never ending peace and energizing us with joy! We are never truly alone if we know Him.  Bring these promises with you wherever you go.  Joshua 1:9 (NLT):  “This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”  Deuteronomy 31:6 (The Message) says: “Be strong. Take courage. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you.” This is repeated in Deuteronomy 31:8  “God is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t worry.”  You are not alone!  Smile and be joyful! 


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