In a climate of fear and rhetorics of war, we need to repeat the promises of God. Do not become afraid or perplexed. Let your heart repose in God he has promised that He will give you peace. Be encouraged. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but of power and of love and of sound judgement and personal discipline (abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control). 2 Timothy 1:7
"When depression settles upon the soul, it is no evidence that God has changed. He is "the same yesterday, and today, and forever." ...if the clouds sweep over your soul, you must not feel that you are forsaken. Your faith must pierce the gloom. Your eye must be single, and your whole body shall be full of light. The riches of the grace of Christ must be kept before the mind. Treasure up the lessons that His love provides."
As the New Year looms ahead of us, we must be aware that time will test us all. We should be aware that hidden behind every moment of time, every minute; hour, day and month is a chapter in a book;
unwritten but filled with possibilities.
The light of truth opens before all a powerful insight of the beautiful mind, a source of happiness where strength, wisdom and power and knowledge can be found, but we will not find it in selfishness; we will only find it when we become obedient and have a willingness to learn.Unless all powers of the mind are used and developed we cannot enjoy a well-balanced mind.