This may sound silly, but for me it was one of those moments you could just curl up inside of and stay awhile . I was reading this verse in my Bible:

“And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.” -Genesis 9:16

And it occurred to me that everytime I am looking at a rainbow, my Heavenly Father is gazing at that same rainbow! That sense of togetherness with God, which sometimes eludes me, suddenly took form. I don’t think I will ever look at a rainbow in quite the same way.

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” -Romans 15:13

This scripture has blessed my life, and been an anchor for my soul this past year. It’s the only one that I know of that combines the essential ingredients of joy, peace, faith and hope. I have prayed it often for myself and others. Knowing that “hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost!” (Romans 5:5) Hope properly anchored, that is .

This morning I am

SO THANKFUL

for the Word of God! Lord, may it permeate my life today. Increase my faith I pray.