Good Things

by Everett Christian, McAlester, OK

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
(The Apostle Paul wrote) 16 I pray that out of his (God's) glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. - Ephesians 3:16-19(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
16 What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.” 17 “Therefore come out from them and be separate," says the Lord. "Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” 18 “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters," says the Lord Almighty.” - 2 Corinthians 6:16-18(New International Version).

A QUOTE
Never let a problem become an excuse. - Robert H. Schuller -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
Never forget - there is light behind every shadow. There can be no shadow unless a light is shining somewhere. - From Possibility Thinking - If a disappointment causes you to slip, stumble, and slide back into discouragement, then lift your mood back up by giving thanks to God for all things. - From Possibility Thinking -

NOTES
I know that I wrote you this morning that I didn't know when the Good Things would return, if ever. I was really down at that time. Tonight when it came time for the Good Things, I was just sitting there grieving over Little Girl. I decided that doing the Good Things might help me to feel better and I do feel a little better for doing them tonight. I was shocked this morning when my vet called and said Little Girl had died during the night. She thought Little Girl was doing better when they left her last night. She might have had a blood clot or a heart attack. I picked her up at 11:00 a.m. I buried her this afternoon in the backyard where I have four other cats buried. It is sure not easy being alone with your grief but I will make it. God and my other cats and dear family and friends will help me make it through this. I have heard from many people today and I do appreciate your kind words and sympathy. The other 9 cats seem to be doing alright. I have seen them all this evening. Rascal is lying on the desk now near my computer.
I will see you next time,
In Christian Love, Everett.