Be Vigilant at All Times

~~~ Daniel 7:15-27 ~~~ (Psalm) Daniel 3:82-87 ~~~ 

~~~ Luke 21:34-36 ~~~ 

Be vigilant at all times

and pray that you have the strength

to escape the tribulations that are imminent

and to stand before the Son of Man.

It is not easy to find the strength to vigilant all the time...

this is where the power of pray takes precedence.

Whatever tribulations encountered along your path of life,

prayer makes them all more palatable.

We must first withstand our trials and tribulations

prior to standing before Jesus.

We must keep up the good fight.

We must remain steadfast no matter what happens.

We must be on our guard for that which is designed to deceive us.

The empty promises of drugs, alcohol and sex

in excess are designed to make our hearts drowsy.

The anxieties of life do not retreat 

when our hearts are numbed.

It is like wearing a mask to hide your 

real appearance before others.

Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy

from carousing and drunkenness

and the anxieties of daily life...

Jesus revealed to the people their history

 and what was yet to come.

It is understandable for him to caution

 them about becoming anxious.

It is so easy to relieve our stress by raising a glass of alcohol

 or through consuming our favorite foods.

Too much carousing numbs the heart and mind.

Some drunks are happy, some are sad, 

and others become angry and violent.

If we are to remain vigilant we must be at our best.

We must not be under influences

that cloud our conviction to be vigilant.

Be vigilant at all times

and pray that you have the strength...

God alone sees who you truly are in your heart.

Since he alone knows within the depths of your soul;

it is him alone who can strengthen you in your prayers.

As we know all things are possible with God.

Prayer makes us mindful of the presence of God.

He is the one through whom we live, and breathe.

He is the one who sustains our life.

Be Vigilant!

Do not become Drowsy!

Pray to have Strength!

Let the Blessings of Gratitude

flow freely through your heart 

where there will be no space for anxieties.

~~~Peace~~~