With all the hooplah going on in America recently all I can feel is the urgency to call out to God and be nearer to Him! All I can think of is how badly I yearn for my loved ones to answer His call and give their lives over to Him. All I can feel is how close I am to seeing His dear face. Our world may be going downhill and driving itself into the ground, but my Saviour is standing by and ready to embrace us all who willingly come to Him.

I heard a fascinating radio program last week and the speaker was saying what he thought it was going to be like when our great Saviour comes with a loud thunder and breaks open the sky. People realize, among those who are counted and taken to Glory will be train conductors, airplane pilots, bus drivers, bridge workers, doctors, nurses, dentists, people driving their cars at 70 mph down the interstate, etc. Can you even imagine the chaos that will ensue when they disappear? Can you imagine the destruction that will cause for many. That will only be the beginning of the horrific events to take place in those years of tribulation.

My friends and family, I have never believed scare tactics are a good way to bring people to the Lord but it is important to think about the days that are ahead. I believe one should choose the Lord as his Saviour because of what God has done for us and because we are all sinners but because God gave us laws and the opportunity for Salvation, we can be made free! Since I know the laws, I know what is good and right versus what is evil and wrong. I can and must choose to live for Jesus! The only other alternative is eternal suffering.

 know how much I hurt when I see the bad things people do and I can't even imagine how much more it hurts my Father who sees all, knows all, and feels it all! So, today, I am praising my Saviour and basking in His love. Thank you Jesus for giving us your all and for being patient with this crooked old world.

My Jesus, I Love Thee

          My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine; 

          for thee all the follies of sin I resign.  

          My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou; 

          if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.  

          I love thee because thou hast first loved me, 

          and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; 

          I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; 

          if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.  

          In mansions of glory and endless delight; 

          I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; 

          I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow; 

        if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.