"Do not fret because of evildoers..." Psalm 37:1

Once again nations have been awakened to the evil that is blatantly
expressing itself in the world. Would that hearts would be turned to God
Almighty as they were on September 11, 2001 and the days following!
However, people are so quick to forget when the way smoothes out again.
What a tragedy.  However, in this present attack we are reminded that the
threat is ever present.  As Christians let us be steadfast keeping our focus
on Christ and rest in Him.  Remember it is Jesus who said,
"My peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives,
do I give to you.  Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful."
John 14:27
For God's own, Scripture tells us, 'do not fret'; 'let not your heart be
troubled'; 'fear not', but 'be strong and of good courage'.

After 9/11 I included a poem by Edith Willis Linn that gives an encouraging
word.  I would like to repeat it here.  Following each verse I have added
Scripture verses to cling to as we stand steadfast in Christ Jesus our Lord!

"Dear restless heart, be still; don't fret and worry so;
God has a thousand ways His love and help to show;
Just trust, and trust and trust until His will you know.
(See Proverbs  3:5-6)

"Dear restless heart, be still, for peace is God's own smile,
His love can every wrong and sorrow reconcile;
Just love, and love, and love, and calmly wait awhile. (See 1 John 4:7-8)

"Dear restless heart, be brave; don't moan and sorrow so,
He hath a meaning kind in chilly winds that blow;
Just hope, and hope, and hope, until you braver grow. (1 Timothy 4:10)

"Dear restless heart, repose upon His breast this hour,
His grace is strength and life, His love is bloom and flower;
Just rest, and rest, and rest, within His tender power.
(See Matthew 11:28-30)

"Dear restless heart, be still! Don't struggle to be free;
God's life is in your life, from Him you may not flee;
Just pray, and pray, and pray, till you have faith to see." (Matthew 7:7-8)

Read all of Psalm 91 which tells of the security of those who trust in the
Lord.

It is God who said,
"Do not fear, for I am with you:
Do not anxiously look about your, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, surely I will help you,
Surely I will up hold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Now that is security!!

So with hearts that are at rest in the Lord, may the testimony of Christ so
shine in our lives that our God will be glorified.  Amen.