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The Darkest Hour is Just Before Day

Psalm 51:12King James Version (KJV)

12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

Dear Friends,

There are times in our lives when the Lord takes us through a period of restoration. Our strength is depleted. We know the Lord is near even when the attacks of the enemy are relentless.  Finding myself in such a place, the Holy Spirit brought to mind the words to a song, "the darkest hour is just before day."  
It can be hard to find our way in the dark even in places that are familiar. We bump into things. "Ouch! I hurt my leg on the couch I should have remembered it was there. Now I have a bruise." Well known territory can become a scary place in the dark. 
Our saving grace in the darkness is the Light that never grows dim. Jesus illuminates the most powerful darkness. In Him there is no darkness at all.
Well, what does all this have to do with the blog? I could not see my way to the blog in the darkness. I had to wait for daybreak. 
I can share this with you. The ties that bind the body of Christ are a threat to the enemy. But God through the blood of Jesus has bound the body together, knit the body together through the precious blood of His Son.
The Holy Spirit wraps us up and holds us tight through every valley, dark cave and blind spot that comes against us.  

"Blessed be the ties that bind our hearts in Christian love. The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above."

Until we meet again...God bless!

Sis. Stephanie

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