You have made us for Yourself, O Lord,
and our hearts are restless,
until it rests in Thee.
St. Augustine of Hippo ( 354 – 430)
A Firm Stand
If they tell you that in some other place, One can find solace
And true salvation,
other than in one God,
They mean to destroy
your soul;
Take a firm stand.
Marguerite De Navarre (1492-1549)Soul and Anchor
A life without God is like a boat without an anchor.
― Billy Graham (1918-2018)
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19
Fearing that we would be dashed against the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight. Acts 27:29
” Unless anchors are dropped into the sea, they are useless.
In the same way, we must take hold of the hope God has provided and use it as our source of stability. When we focus on our troubles, we are tossed about without a firm foundation.
But when we concentrate on God’s character and promises, we’ll remember that He always works situations out for our good—even when we don’t understand how.
So whether we’re facing an uncertain outcome or a situation we can’t change, knowing God is faithful allows us to stand firm.” Dr. Charles Stanley (1932-)
To Declare The Truth
“Truth is powerful and it prevails.”
The Lord gave me ‘Sojourner,’ because I was to travel up an’ down the land, showin’ the people their sins an’ bein’ a sign unto them. Afterwards, I told the Lord I wanted another name ’cause everybody else had two names, and the Lord gave me ‘Truth,’ because I was to declare the truth to people. Sojourner Truth 1793-1883