Hidden Treasure

 God has treasures in store for His children. Not earthly treasures that don't last, but the real treasure that comes from knowing God. The treasures of peace, joy and nearness to Him. The treasure of being satisfied and content. The treasure of God revealing truths from His Word. The treasure of growing in a personal relationship with the Creator and feeling His love.

But those treasures are often found in the hard times and in the secret place of our quiet time alone with God.

How to Survive

 How do we survive hard times? How do we not get depressed when the world around us is so depressing? How do we not get discouraged, when there is little to encourage us?

God's Word is the answer. God is the Source of all comfort, joy, peace and hope. And we have His own Words to read which give us hope and encouragement. Is it your delight? Your go-to? Is it what you meditate on?

"O how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day." Psalm 119:97

Only Jesus

 Only Jesus 

Only Jesus, precious Jesus,

Can our every sorrow know;

He alone can truly help us

Through life’s journey here below.

Only Jesus, precious Jesus,

When life’s thorns have pierced the heart,

Can relieve the wounded spirit,

Needful help and grace impart.

Only Jesus, precious Jesus,

When temptation’s billows roll,

Can command the angry tempest,

Strengthen, soothe the trembling soul.

Only Jesus, precious Jesus,

He alone in life and death,

Can support me and I’ll trust Him,

Till my life’s last fleeting breath.

Other friends may bless and comfort,

Speak a kind and cheering word;

But the balm to heal the heartache

Only Jesus can afford.

-Daniel O. Teasley