Job 3:26 I was not in safety, neither find I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.

 Good morning all.  God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!!  Today I ask for prayer for me as I for you as we meet the troubles of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.  Thank you.

   Today as I browsed the Tyler paper, if you look at the Smith County Jail bookings from August 13-17, only 5 days, 18 people were booked and the majority of the charges were family and domestic violence.  "But trouble comes"

  Over 3 people per day committed acts of violence against family or someone.  This does not include the DUI's, and other crimes committed.

  Job, here, was like a man who had lost his way.  In danger, tired, not quiet and trouble was there.  We need to be prepared for the worse things to happen, be prepared to enter another world, the one with GOD.  Yet, we dare not let our guard down, but remain faithful to the LORD.  We all use the cliche` "God is in control", but do we really believe what we say?  Well, GOD is in control, HE knows what the future holds, and we must remain FAITHful and TRUST that GOD is leading us.

  Often we get ourselves trapped into the JOB SITUATION.  How you say?  Well, we tend to work longer hours, sleep less, spend money unnecessarily, and strive for a "BETTER LIFESTYLE".  These are not messages from God as they may be harmful to you and those around you.  Going to the extreme can cause harm.

   We need to have a "time of rest" where we spend time with GOD, read the Good Book, and fellowship with God in time, prayer, thought and deed.  Stay tuned to the BIBLE, and let the wayward thoughts that come to mind vanish. Then look for the light in our thoughts, actions, and ways.

  Job, in his affliction was miserable; we, on the other hand have not experienced what Job did and should rejoice where GOD has us.  Oh, you say, but you don't know my situation.  No, I don't; nor you mine.  However, if we look for the dark we will find it; BUT, if we look for the light, our path will be lit and lead to better things.

  Hope this makes sense to everyone.  It does to me because of where I am in life right now.  Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny