The Gate.

Isaiah chapter 26 verses 2-4.
"Open the gates to everyone, for all may enter in who love the Lord. He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in Him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord! Trust in the Lord God always, for in the Lord Jehovah is your everlasting strength."

Have you found your place in life? Are you happy and at peace?
   Life with God and living in His presence is a place where you will never want to leave. It is the ultimate peace. With all the small things that can attack our peace and make our lives uncomfortable. Does it not make sense to take hold of the life that God offers through His Son Jesus and make every effort possible to stay there?
   If every time I felt abandoned, alone or miserable. If every time I felt like my life was crashing in and the only outlet was to give up then I would be digging a hole that would so deep, it may impossible to climb out of.
   God wants us to live in the joy of Jesus. It is Jesus who will come and help you up out of that hole, no matter how deep you may think it is. It is our gratitude and thanksgiving that makes us smile. And when we are happy all things seem to go our way. Maybe it is because others are feeling the joy you have around you. God is happy when we are happy.
   If you let the world have it's way with you than you will never be able to see the glorious life of song and dance that God is offering through Jesus. But to those who are totally fed up with always fighting their troubles and call out for His help, then they will be the ones who get to experience the warmth and comfort of His peace.
   You can be miserable and unhappy or you can enjoy the world and all that God created. Once God enters your life, there becomes an overwhelming place that you are so thankful to be in. Your eyes have been opened to understand, what living in His presence means.
   The real joy of life is in our walk with Jesus and with those we interact with everyday. You have been lifted up and the gate has been opened for you. Now go and enjoy the life that God has meant for you to have all along.
   Your joy will spread to others, for you are no longer lost, but living in God's house. You are home, safe and protected. Where troubles can be dealt with and you never loose sight of who is your provider.
   Thank you Father for Jesus and lifting us up and opening a new life, free to live for You. 😊 

John chapter 10 verse 9.
Jesus told them; "Yes, I am the Gate. Those who come in by way of the Gate will be saved and will go in and out and find green pastures."

Psalms chapter 8 verses 3-5.
"When I look up into the night skies and see the work of Your fingers---the moon and the stars You have made---I cannot understand how You can bother with mere puny man, to pay any attention to him! And yet You have made him only a little lower than the angels, and placed a crown of glory and honor upon his head."

Psalms chapter 18 verses 18 and 19.
"On the day when I was weakest, they attacked. But the Lord held me steady. He led me to a place of safety, for He delights in me.