Over forty years ago, a neighbor gave me a Bible. I read the Book of John and my heart was opened to the truth of God’s Word. Now, over four and a half decades later, that same Word is still at work in me. He is continually coaxing me to strive to be better, to be more like Him. “What would Jesus do?” That has become kind of a mantra for my life. When I am feeling impatient and upset with others who are just as human and fallible as I am, God reminds me of the patience that’s Jesus has had with me throughout the years. He has dealt with my temper, my bad attitudes and my ungratefulness, among many other weaknesses. But He always brings me back to His Word and the truth that is in it. I am His.

On a cold February night in a little apartment in Virginia, I opened the door to the Savior. This Scripture was in my devotional this morning. One of our pastors once told me that Jesus is a gentleman and will not come in unless He is invited. My devotional this morning said that the door knob is only on the inside. You have to open the door of your heart and let Him in. Then, and only then, can you have the intimate relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit that you desire. You have to open the door. Eating together shows how close the relationship is; Jesus wants to be so close to you that He is a part of your everyday life.

As I got up very early this morning to read my Bible, write my blog and prepare for my medical tests, Jesus has been with me. His Word lives in me, to comfort and strengthen me throughout this whole ordeal. When I ask “why” His reply is “why not.” I am strong enough because He lives in me. I reminded myself this morning that, just as I wrote in a previous blog, I am going through this valley, not staying in it. God has it a song in my heart this morning. I hope that it will bless you as it blesses me. May God be with you in all you do and say today. Believe!

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