Psalm 91: 14-16: 14) “’ Because he loves me,’ says the Lord, ‘I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15) He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. 16) With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.’”

          Love. There are many definitions. Love for God, our creator, gives us a return that no love, we have for anyone or anything, is so great and wonderful. In the midst of our storms, trials and disappointments God is faithful to walk with us. Even though we may cry out in anger, due to our different situations, God continues to be by our sides. His arms are around us even though we don’t feel them. His hand is there to help us up. In our trials, trust in His word must continue to burn on our hearts the changing life power that comes from the Holy Spirit in us, fuels the fire. And from our lips come words of praise and glory and worship. And we are carried to the other side of our storms where Christ places us again on firm soil, His path, so we can continue our walk with Him. “I love you, O Lord, my strength.” Psalm 18:1 (NIV). “Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.” Psalm 73:25 (NIV). “The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” 2 Timothy 4:18 (NIV).

          As we continue to walk the path of obedience His word becomes rooted in us. Our lives, actions, speech, treatment of others, our prayer life, our hearts take in His word and we walk in the Light of His glory. Our minds are opened to His intentions so we begin to follow what we feel His intentions are. Utilizing the power of prayer in order to see and hear the struggles, pain and hurts of those around us, eagerly lifting up our prayers for them. Knowing that He may very well use us to walk with them guiding them to an understanding of Him. In order that they will open their hearts door to Him. Allowing Jesus to send in the Holy Spirit.

“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 (NIV). “The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the Lord will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.” Isaiah 41:17 (NIV).

          As we live our lives being obedient to the Father, He will bless us with long lives. Lives that constantly allow His glorious light to shine into the life of others. He will bless us with resources to aid the homeless and the hungry, He will give us wisdom to gather the lost to Him. He will give us the courage to use our gifts to proclaim His righteousness. So as we mature physically and spiritually, Christ will use us, to be an examples of His mighty power. We will be able to use our brokenness, and how Jesus healed us, to bring the blind and deaf to Him. So that His salvation power can be poured over them. We can anoint their heads with the power of God’s grace and mercy. Our longevity will be a blessing for us. And to those who we bring into God’s family. “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.” John 12:26 (NIV). “My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2) for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.” Proverbs 3: 1, 2 (NIV). “Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, he himself, is the Rock eternal.” Isaiah 26: 4 (NIV).