The Greatest Friend

[Johnny R. Almond]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                               Sallman  Head of Christ

  

             God is the one who invited you into this wonderful friendship

                                with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

                                           1 Corinthians 1:9 NLT

 

Christ behind you is your forgiveness.

     I knew your name and paid for your redemption before you were born.

     I died in your place to give you a clean slate and a fresh start.

     I drowned your transgressions in the depths of Forgetfulness Sea.

     I am your Cleansing—the most blessed assurance of your mind.

 

Christ within you is your freedom.

     I am your Key to liberation from sin’s cruel addiction—live free!

     Do not brag about being rich, strong, or wise—never blow your own horn.

     Revel in the fact that you know Me—blow a trumpet of praise for God.

     I am your Center of Gravity—the most precious treasure of your heart.

 

Christ beneath you is your foundation.

     I am the Solid Rock in a quicksand world—Even Keel on high seas.

     Let Me have what troubles you, and I promise to take good care of you.

     Lean on My everlasting arms, and I will see that you survive every trial.

     I am your Cornerstone—the most powerful fortress for your soul.

 

Christ before you is your future.

     I am your Shepherd; in My Presence you have everything you need—

          comfort in hurt, satisfaction in disillusionment, welcome in coldness,   

          goodness in evil, love in hate, blessings in sadness, hope in doubt.

     I am your Confidence—the most beautiful promise of your tomorrows.

 

Christ beside you is your Friend.

     I am with you every heartbeat, breath, step, day, season, and year.

     I am your Advocate—I defend against hell’s prosecuting attorney.

     I am your Anchor in life’s storms—I comfort you in pain and heartache.

     I am your Companion—the most encouraging Friend of your life.

 

 

© Pastor Johnny R. Almond                  

Day 338, Gentle Whispers from Eternity

[Malva Birch]

Lord God,

Thank You that You invited us into this wonderful friendship with Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

We gratefully accept Your invitation.

Thank You for forgiving and cleansing us.

Thank You for setting us free.

May Your Holy Spirit enable us to acknowledge You in all things.

You are our most precious treasure.

You are our solid Rock - You will see to it that we survive every trial.

You are our future.

You are our Confidence and our Defence.

Thank You that You anchor us and comfort us in pain and heartache.

Thank You that You encourage us all through our lives.

Thank You that You are our constant Companion and Faithful Friend, always.

We praise You, amen.