Good morning to everyone. Grace and peace be with you.

Faith: complete trust or confidence in someone or something

Peace: freedom from disturbance; tranquility

Joy: a feeling of great pleasure and happiness

Love: an intense feeling of deep affection

As you read each of these words, and their definitions…what is the thought pattern in your mind? Do you think about a beautiful spring day in a meadow near a brook? Do you think about little kids playing effortlessly in the yard? Do you think about a beachside spot overlooking the mesmerizing ocean waves? Do you think about a hike through a national forest engulfed with the sounds of nature?

Or.

Do you think that these words are meant for someone else? Do you think that they are unattainable for you? Do you think that they are fictional opportunities? Do you think that they are lies meant to alter your perception of things so that you can be manipulated?

The first set of questions are from God. All of those are the epitome of what those words represent. The second set of questions is from the enemy designed to keep you from enjoying the words in the first place.

With darkness surrounding us daily, it is very easy to fall into the enemy’s trap of despair and disdain; however, with only the littlest effort…you can set your mind to the true meaning of those words and embrace the Love that brings you Peace that shadows you with Joy and it is all brought to you with Faith.

Something to think about today. The faith of a mustard seed (a very small seed) will give you these presents today.

Be blessed today my friends.

***Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who is discerning? He will understand them. The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. – Hosea14:9