Text Box: CLOSE MOMENTS WITH GOD   Gathered by Carolyn Batson, who died on Thanksgiving Day 2008, in Ridgecrest, California   He Is He is the First and the Last; the Beginning and the End! He is the Keeper of Creation and the Creator of all! He is the Architect of the universe and The Manager of all times. He always was, He always is, and He always will be… Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone! He was bruised and brought healing! He was pierced and eased pain! He was persecuted and brought life! He is risen and brings power! He reigns and brings Peace! The world can’t understand Him, The armies can’t defeat Him, The schools can’t explain Him and The people couldn’t hold Him! Nero couldn’t crush Him Hitler couldn’t silence Him, The New Age can’t replace Him, and Donahue can’t explain Him away! He is Light, Love, Longevity and Lord. He is Goodness, Kindness, Gentleness and God. He is Holy, Righteous, Mighty, Powerful and Pure. His Ways are Right His Word is Eternal His Will is unchanging and His mind is on me! He is my Redeemer, He is my Saviour, He is my Guide and He is my Peace! He is my Joy, He is my Comfort He is my Lord and He rules my life! I serve Him because His bond is Love, His burden is light and His goal for me is abundant life. I follow Him because He is the Wisdom of the Wise, The Power of the powerful, The Ancient of Days, the Ruler of rulers, The Leader of leaders, the Overseer of overcomers and The Sovereign Lord of all that is and is to come. And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size His goal is a relationship with ME! He will never leave me, Never mislead me, Never forget me and Never cancel my appointment in His appointment book! When I fall, He lifts me up! When I fail, He forgives! When I am weak, He is Strong When I am lost, He is the Way! When I am afraid, He is my Courage! When I am broken, He mends me! When I face persecution, He shields me! When I face problems, He comforts me! When I face loss, He provides for me! When I face Death, He carries me Home! He is Everything for everybody, everywhere, Every time and every way. He is God; He is Faithful. I am His and He is mine! My Father in Heaven can whip the father of this world. So if you are wondering why I feel so secure, understand this… He said it and that settles it. God is in control; I am on His side and That means all is well with my soul.