-- Revelation 3:20
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with Me.



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-- John 15:5, 7
5 I am the vine; you are the branches.
If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit;
apart from Me you can do nothing.
+ 7 If you remain in Me and My Words remain in you,
Ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.

-- Mark 14:38
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.
The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."

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Letter From Jesus

Dear Friend:

How are you? I just had to send a note to tell you how much I love you and care about you. I saw you yesterday as you were talking with your friends. I waited all day hoping you would want to talk with Me also. As evening drew near, I gave you a sunset to close your day and a cool breeze to rest you - and I waited. You never came. Oh yes, it hurt Me - but I still love you because I am your friend. I saw you fall asleep last night and longed to touch your brow, so I spilled moonlight upon your face and pillow. Again, I waited, wanting to rush down so we could talk. I have so many gifts for you! You awakened late and rushed off to work without ever thinking of Me, and I still love you. My tears were in the rain.

Today you looked so sad - so all alone. It makes My heart ache because I understand. My friends let Me down too and hurt Me many times, but I love you. Oh, if you would only listen to Me! I LOVE YOU! I try to tell you in the blue sky and in the quiet green grass. I whisper it in the leaves on the trees and breathe it in the colors of flowers. I shout it to you in the mountain streams and give the birds love songs to sing. I clothe you with warm sunshine and perfume the air with nature scents. My love for you is deeper than the ocean and bigger than the biggest want or need that you will ever have. Oh, if you only knew how much I want to walk and talk with you. We could spend an eternity together in heaven. I know how hard it is on this earth. I really know! And I want to help you. I want you to know My father. He wants to help you too. My father is the way, you know. Just call Me - ask Me - talk with Me! Oh, please don't forget Me. I have so much to share with you! All right, I won't bother you any further. You are free to choose or reject Me. It is your decision. I have chosen you and because of this, I will wait - because I LOVE YOU!

Your Friend,

Jesus

-- John 8:31-32, 36
31 Jesus said, "If you hold to My teaching, you are really My disciples.
32 Then you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you Free.
36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."

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Note From Jesus

My child, I know your heart is broken,
For I’ve heard your prayers to me.
Please know that I’m beside you
And I want to keep you free.

Free from bitterness and self-pity,
Over the sorrow you have to face.
Remain steadfast and trust in Me,
My love will fill the empty space.

What’s happened is not your doing,
So trust Me to be your guide.
With all that you are going through,
Know I’m walking by your side.

You’ve asked Me over and over,
"Why must I go through this again?"
I can only tell you My loving child,
This was caused by worldly sin.

You’ve done your best through the years,
Now give it all to Me.
You’ll be stronger when I’m finished.
I promise, just wait and see.

I alone can heal your broken heart.
And all your burdens, I will bear.
We’ll make it through together,
If you’ll trust My love and care.

All My unfailing love,

Jesus

-- Emily McAdams



-- John 14:23
Jesus replied, "If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him."

-- John 15:14
You are my friends if you do what I command.

-- 1 John 4:15-16
15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.

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Jesus

Jesus, sentinel of my heart;
Healer of my soul;
Ruler of my universe,
To You, I yield control.

For You alone are worthy
Of all my praise and faith.
You alone, oh Lord, my Christ,
Consume my every breath.

Jesus, Jesus, lifelong Friend,
I'll always cling to You.
When this earthly show rings down
And life in flesh is through;

All my shame long washed away,
Sins, too, seven times seven,
You'll whisk me up on angel wings
To live with You in heaven.

The veil that hides Your countenance
From sight, now firm in place,
Will vanish as a puff of steam.
I will see Your lovely face!

-- Sharon Warden



-- Philippians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

-- Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

-- Hebrews 13:20-21
20 May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21 equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

-- 2 John 1:2-3
2 Because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever: 3 Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love.

-- Philippians 4:4-7
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

-- Matthew 11:28-30
28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

-- Psalms 116:5-7
5 The LORD is gracious and righteous;
Our God is full of compassion.
6 The LORD protects the simplehearted;
When I was in great need, He saved me.
7 Be at rest once more, O my soul,
For the LORD has been good to you.



Hymn: What a Friend We Have in Jesus

1. What a friend we have in Je-sus, All our sins and grief to bear!
What a priv-i-lege to car-ry Ev-ery-thing to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we oft-en for-feit, Oh, what need-less pain we bear,
All be-cause we do not car-ry Ev-ery-thing to God in prayer!

2. Are we weak and heav-y-la-den, Cum-bered with a load of care?
Pre-cious Sav-iour, still our re-fuge Take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do thy friends de-spise, for-sake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He'll take and shield Thee; Thou wilt find a sol-ace there.

Joseph Scriven - Charles C. Converse