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Friday, May 1, 2020 (5:19 a.m.)

Blessed Holy God,

♪Jesus is just alright with me…♪ 

How I thank You Lord. You provide our every need. Every single thing that is necessary. Yes Lord, all that is vital. Crucial. Utmost.

I’m here this morning, asking You to guide me in Your Word. Direct my thinking. My reading. My worship. Singing. Smiling. Staying [my mind]. While standing on the Truth of Your promises.

You promise to never leave us nor forsake us. Deuteronomy 31:6;8. Hebrews 13. When we trust and believe what You have said and done through the years, we have hope that You will continue providing as You know is best.

I look to You in this Dearest Father. Thank You Lord.

There are things to do today. Not all of them are necessary. “…continually offer[ing] our sacrifice of praise to God by proclaiming the glory of His [Jesus] name” (Hebrews 13:15b) is paramount.

How do we even begin? “With Jesus’ help” (Hebrews 13:15a). ♪Jesus is just alright, oh yeah♪ Thank You Lord.

“Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to God” (Hebrews 13:16). Oh, amen, amen Dearest Lord.

You know what You would have us do. Here it is, summed up in The Life Recovery Bible comment. So appropriate for our current COVID-19 experience.

“13:8, 15-16 Even if our human leaders were to fail or be abusive, Jesus Christ is totally consistent and trustworthy. He will always be there for us, no matter what. As that kind of God and friend, Christ deserves to receive the new covenant equivalent of old covenant sacrifices:…” Let me pay particular attention here Lord.

“…(1) praise for who He is and what He has done; [♪Jesus is just alright♪] (2) good works of service; and (3) sharing with others in need (see 13:2-3). These activities all support an essential step in our ongoing recovery - telling others what God has done in our life and reaching out to people in need.”

Mm, yes Father. Make us obedient to Your call. Your will. Your way.

“Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! Don’t forget about those in prison. Suffer with them as though you were there yourself. Share the sorrow of those mistreated, as though you feel their pain in your bodies” (Hebrews 13:2-3).

Lord God, You know our every need. Do all You must in making us comply. Obey. Yield. Surrender.

We love You Lord. Teach us. Thank You. Amen.

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