December 24

Happy Christmas Eve. We had our Christmas yesterday and let me tell you, I ate too much! We ate all day and 1/2 the night. We opened gifts and played the gift game with the Saran Wrap ball. And since we have little boys, there were nerf bullets flying through the air all day and they were everywhere! 


But one of my gifts was a set of go-cups that you can’t hardly knock over. They are pretty amazing—you have to pick it straight up when you want it. I looked at that cup as everyone kept hitting it and thought that cup refuses to budge. 23 should be so strong. “I shall not be moved!” 


“I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope...You will show me the path ok f life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭16:7-9, 11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬


Because He is my right hand, I’m not going anywhere—it doesn’t get better than this. I’ve settled the question and I’ve made my choice—I shall not be moved. My heart is glad and I rest in hope. Just like that little copper cup that refuses to go down, I have decided to stand and not be knocked down by skeptics, or challengers, or by Satan himself. This is where I choose to be. 


Dear Lord, thank you for the strength to stand and not be moved. Help us to be sure in our stand and cover us Father with your protection. This is a stand we can’t take alone—only if we are at your right hand can we keep our footing. You God are our Rock and strong Fortress. We praise you and worship you for you alone are worthy. Amen and amen. 


Love you dear one, 

Pam

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