Courage

"Be strong and let your heart take courage all you who hope in the Lord" (Ps.31:24). Lots happening in the world and in our lives personally to discourage us and distract us from focusing on the true source of hope. The turmoil in the middle east with nerve gas used in Syria, revolution in Egypt, arms escalation in Iran, and unrest in Afghanistan, Iraq, and a host of other countries is daunting. The seemingly unceasing stream of scandals coming out of Washington D.C. these days where corruption, deception, and abomination are in full display, yet justice never seems to come to the culprits could bring despair. Serious Economic hardship with wages decreasing, prices increasing, unemployment escalating, health care costs and regulations skyrocketing, buying power eroding, and prospect of recovery waning can bring disillusionment. Not to mention the discouragement that the physical challenges, emotional struggles, and interpersonal conflicts bring our way. Psalm 31:24 brings A needed reminder for me as to where my real hope is... "in the Lord."