A Wing and a Prayer

Be cheerful.  Keep things in good repair.  Keep your spirits up.  Think in harmony.  Be agreeable.  Do all that, and the God of love and peace will be with you for sure - 2 Cor 13:11 MSG

Mrs Charles E Cowman, the author of the classic devotional text Streams in the Desert, wrote, "Two wings are necessary to lift our souls toward God:  prayer and praise.  Prayer asks.  Praise accepts the answer."  That's why we should find the time to lift our concerns to God in prayer, and to praise Him for all that He has done.

John Wesley correctly observed, "Sour godliness is the devil's religion."  These words remind us that pessimism and doubt are some of the most important tools that Satan uses to achieve his objectives.  Our challenge, of course, is to ensure that Satan cannot use these tools on us.

Are you a cheerful Christian?  You should be!  And what is the best way to attain the joy that is rightfully yours?  Be giving Christ what is rightfully His:  your heart, your soul, and your life.

Bible in a Year
Ezekiel 28-30
1 Peter 5