Today, Eternal God,
I lean back into you.

I let go and let myself fall
Into your great presence.

Deeper and deeper
I descend into your strength.

Experiencing your abundance
Of energy, peace and comfort.

O, the peace that arises
In my soul.

Deeper and deeper
I fall into your mercy

Finding peace beyond words
Finding joy beyond description.

(c) 2008 Ronald Friesen

Dear God,

My heart is afraid. I am afraid that I will not have enough money for my bills. I am afraid that there will not be enough money to take care of all my needs. O God, you know my fearful heart. I want some peace in my life. Grant me peace. AMEN

Dear Friend,

I see the headlines you are reading -
"The job market is falling"
"The recession is real"
"The housing market crashed"
"Prices are going up!"

I see the fear in your eyes
I hear the tremor in your voice
I feel your heart beating harder
I catch you looking into space
wondering about what is next

Your fears are real
Your concerns are valid
Your trembling is rooted in what you read and see.

However, I have other headlines for you to read
"Fear not, for I will not abandon you"
"Come to me, you who are weary and tired"
"I care for the flowers, I will care for you"
"Cast your cares on me for I care for you"

You can read your newspaper's headlines

Or

You can read my headlines

It is your choice.

Your Friend, Jesus

(c) 2008 Ronald Friesen

Dear Friend,

I notice many people are afraid
of dying.

Have you noticed this?

I wonder why this is

Are they afraid of missing out
on life on earth?

Are they afraid of deserting
those they love?

Are they afraid of what is
after death?

Are they afraid....

Dear Friend

I tasted death

I defeated death

I am life

I am resurrection

Death is not an enemy

Death is a doorway

To New Life.

Your friend, Jesus

(c) 2008 Ronald Friesen

Dear Friend,

I see your mind

Filled
with worry
with anxiety
with troubles
with frustration
with tribulations
with concern
with cares
with pain

I invite you

Trade in your worry
for peace

Trade in your anxiety
for rest

Trade in your troubles
for wisdom

Trade in your frustration
for guidance

Trade in your tribulations
for endurance

Trade in your concern
for clarity

Trade in your cares
for strength

Trade in your pain
for comfort

For when trials and tribulations
have completed their tasks

You will be mature and complete
lacking nothing!

Your Friend, Jesus

(c) 2008 Ronald Friesen