Isaiah 41:10

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Good morning, one and all!

Life is good but life can also be bad; and, life isn't fair. Bad things happen to good people while bad people enjoy good things. But, in the midst of it all, God is good ALL the time!

A friend is having surgery today and I cannot be there with her yet I know that God is with her. Finding encouragement in the words of the prophet Isaiah, we know that God will hold my friend's hand as well as the hands of her family members. Why do I know this? Because God promised He would uphold us with His right hand. He'll be there in the operating room, guiding the hand of the surgeon. We pray for a good report!

This song, as sung by the Gaither Vocal Band, seems fitting for today's blog:

Chorus

He promised to hold my hand

He promised to help me stand

When the valley's too low

And the river's too wide

He promised He will lead me to the other side

He promised to light may way

Never let my feet to stray

Living in His word I will overcome

Standing on His promises, one by one

Verse One

I may have to walk through the valley of death

I may not be sure of my very next breath

Verse Two

I may have to walk on the water with Him

But I don't have to worry if I sink or swim

Our thoughts and prayers go out for Sister "D" today; believing God will perform a miracle for her. During the trauma of it all, God's hand will hold her!

Until tomorrow, Lord willing...........