God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time. Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace. Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it. Trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will. So that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next. AMEN.

Philippians 4:13 - "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."

Isaiah 43:18 - "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past."

Psalm 18:35 - "You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand upholds me; and your gentleness makes me great."

Psalm 121:1-2 - "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth."

Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

Proverbs 22:1 - "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver and gold."

John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."

Romans 3:23 - "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

Romans 6:23 - "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal in Christ Jesus our Lord."

A Love Letter From Jesus

Dear friend,

How are you? I just had to send you this letter to tell you how much I love you and care about you. I saw you yesterday as you were walking with your friends. I waited all day, hoping you would talk to me also. As evening drew near, I gave you a sunset to close your day and a cool breeze to rest you, and I waited. You never came. Oh; yes, it hurt me, but I still love you because I am your friend.

I saw you fall asleep last night, and I longed to touch your brow, so I spilled moonlight upon your pillow and face. Again I waited, wanting to rush down so we could talk. I have so many gifts for you.

You awakened late and rushed for the day...My tears were in the rain. Today you looked so sad, so alone. It makes my heart ache because I understand. My friends let me down and hurt me many times too, but I love you. I try to tell you in the quiet green grass; I whisper it in the leaves of the trees, breathe in the colors of the flowers. I shout it to you in the mountain streams, and give the birds love songs to sing. I clothe you with warm sunshine and perfume the air. my love for you is deeper than oceans and bigger than the biggest want or need that you have.

We will spend eternity together in heaven. I know how hard it is on this earth, I really know (because I was there), and I want to help. My Father wants to help too. I AM that way, you know. Just call me, ask me, talk to me. It is your decision I have chosen you, and because of this I will wait...Because I love you.

Your friend, Jesus