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“The whole thing about everything, my friends, is simply this: our Lord is forever and always faithful. Amen. We can rest in knowing this because God keeps us daily and guides and protects us eternally. He meets our every need according to His riches in glory, as stated in Philippians 4:19. Amen. So why do we worry so much when we know who the Lord is to us and our lives? All it takes is for us to look back for a moment and consider everything He has done for us. Amen.

I want to encourage someone today by reminding you that God is faithful, and He is faithful to you. Amen. He daily provides what we need. Amen. We may not know what the future holds or even what tomorrow brings. Amen. But God’s word tells us not to worry about our lives—what we will eat, drink, or wear. It says that life is more than food or clothing. Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, yet our heavenly Father feeds them. And can we add anything to our lives by worrying? No. The Bible tells us not to worry about these things because our heavenly Father knows what we need. Amen. Instead, it tells us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto us. It says not to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own (Matthew 6:25-34). Amen!

What I have learned over the years is that God is always with us, and He is forever faithful. The enemy tries to distract us with distractions, but we are called to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). We are also called to speak of things that are not as though they were (Romans 4:16-22). Remember God’s promises and stand on His word. Build your life on it, and pray continually, for that is His will for each of us (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Lastly, never forget all that the Lord has done for you. Amen. He has never failed you, and He does not plan on starting now. The devil is a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44). So, know the word, stand on the word, trust in the Lord, and build your life on Him, for He is our firm and solid foundation.

The winds and waves may come and beat upon your house, but it will not fall because you have built your life upon Jesus (Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25). When Jesus is in your life, know that you have all you need, and everything will be well. Trust in Jesus, more than ever before. Amen. It is in His name, the name of Jesus, that I pray. Amen and Amen.

Be blessed today, my dear friends, and remember: wherever you go and whatever you do, be a light for our Father. Much love to you all, Mandi.”

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