07242020 Songs, Verses, and Prayers

Dear Missionary Lady,

Greetings in the name of the God who communicates. That may sound a little odd at first, but think how precious that is. God communicates with us! And it is a two-way street. Not only does He talk to us, but He welcomes us to talk to Him. Anytime. Any place. About anything.

In these crazy days, communication with God is absolutely essential. I have found myself doing one of three things as constantly as possible: singing, thinking about verses, and praying. Often one morphs into another.

These activities are necessary to keep my heart and spirit and mind and emotions under control. Without the hope and stability of those activities, I think I would lose my mind or have some kind of breakdown. And that is no exaggeration.

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God" (Romans 12:2).

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee" (Isaiah 26:3).

Here is one of the hymns that has been on my mind that also illustrates this truth.

There's a peace in my heart that the world never gave,

A peace it cannot take away;

Though the trials of life may surround like a cloud,

I've a peace that has come here to stay!

Constantly abiding, Jesus is mine;

Constantly abiding rapture divine;

He never leaves me lonely, whispers, oh, so kind:

"I will never leave thee" - Jesus is mine.

All the world seemed to sing of a Savior and King,

When peace sweetly came to my heart;

Troubles all fled away and my night turned to day,

Blessed Jesus, how glorious Thou art!

This treasure I have in a temple of clay,

While here on His footstool I roam;

But He's coming to take me some glorious day,

Over there to my heavenly home!

May "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, ... keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" this week. May He give you special times communicating with Him.

Love in Christ,

Peggy Holt

member at Open Door Baptist Church in Lebanon, PA

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