March 2019 Lutheran CORE Newsletter

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones. O
Lord, surely I am Your servant, I am Your servant, the son of Your handmaid,
You have loosed my bonds. To You I shall offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and
call upon the name of the Lord.” (Psalm 116:15-17)

Are you afraid of death? What is
there to fear? The unknown? If you know the Lord, then all you need to know is
known. The Lord is with You all the days of Your life. He created you and He
knows you. He even knows the day of your death. It is precious to Him because
this age of sin and wickedness is over and you are in His eternal presence. Trust
in the Lord always, for He is with you.

Lord, lead me through the dark clouds of this age to know that in You
is all the hope anyone could ever want. Guide me in Your goodness that I would
walk with You always, knowing that You are there and You know the plans You
have for me. Lead me into the assurance that no matter what comes, I am in Your
hands. In You alone, Lord, is there hope and a future that is eternal.

Holy Spirit, minister to my heart
that I would not be afraid. Lead me beside the still waters of faith that no
matter the circumstances of this world, I would rest securely in the hope You
give. Teach me this day what You would have me know that I would humbly walk
with Your guidance in the presence of the Father. Help me to be thankful in all
circumstances, lifting praise and thanksgiving to You. Amen.