"Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in the depths, You are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there Your hand will guide me, Your right hand will hold me fast." – Psalm 139:7-10
It is an absolute truth to stand on—we are not alone. Our great God and heavenly Father cares for us. He really does.
So, it's impossible to be without His precious presence, no matter where we are in our life journey. And we can always trust Him to do what is best, even when the way before us may seem totally insurmountable or too hazy to see.
Each and every day, we can say with firm conviction, "I trust You, Lord." If we're able to do this, we're accepting the fact that God is our sovereign Lord, and He alone will make the way clear. We no longer have to worry or fear—amazing, yes? We give up our grip on control to our Creator-God who knows, sees, and understands what we're experiencing. Even the hardest trials of our lives.
Cheering you on this New Year 2018!
Beverly Lewis
"As for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit--just as it has taught you, remain in Him." – 1 John 2:27
Isn't it remarkable that we have Someone to teach us all things and continually remind us of His presence in our lives? That Someone is the Holy Spirit who offers a powerful work of completeness for all believers. In Him, we have everything we need and much more, including the assurance that He lives in us and will gently teach us as we journey through this life. The Holy Spirit also helps us know right from wrong, and He is a truthful leader and guide we can always trust . . . if we surrender to His will. The all-important "if."
Can you imagine a rushing spring that never dries up? Mind-boggling, I know. Yet, that is the very result of relinquishing our will to the work of the Holy Spirit. An amazing thought!
So, this Advent Season, why not cling to the precious promise our Lord and Savior gave to His disciples before He ascended to heaven, two thousand years ago? The Christ-Child in the manger truly is the King of kings and the Lord of lords.
Let us sing, rejoice, and be glad!
Christmas blessings,
Beverly Lewis
"Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods." – Psalm 95:2-3
To be thankful is an act of worship, as my pastor-father often stated in his sermons.
When we offer thanksgiving to our great God, as the scripture states above, we are extolling Him—we're praising God with enthusiasm and passion, holding nothing back.
And what better time to offer that praise than during this month of gratitude? We count our blessings, and not only the things we view as good—the provision of health, prosperity and happiness—but also the trials, too—the heartache, and the disappointments that impact our lives, which can strengthen our faith, make us more compassionate, more generous...more tenderhearted.
Will you join me in thanking our heavenly Father for His remarkable creation; for being all-knowing and everywhere present; for always extending His love to us His most precious creation; for never leaving us alone; for doing all things well; for His great power against the rulers of darkness; for the miraculous gift of grace?
So grateful for you!
Beverly Lewis
"Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let the trees of the forest sing for joy." – Psalm 96:11-12
Happy Autumn!
Here, from my writing desk, I can see aspen gold sprinkled all across the foothills, out my west-facing windows. Yes, it’s that time of year when people from all over the world travel to see the breathtaking dazzle of Colorado’s aspen trees.
So, if it’s the start of October’s month of sunny days and chilly nights, then it’s time to thank all of you who turned out for my recent book tour to the beautiful Carolinas. I should have kept a notebook of the many ways my readers told me that my books are making a different in their lives. Truly heartwarming—and what an encouragement, too. Thank you to every book buyer, librarian, reader-friend, and my tour manager and publicists who so faithfully accompany me each and every tour. I am so grateful, and blessed.
And…if you’re anywhere within driving distance of Lancaster County on Saturday, October 21, at 2 PM, I’d love to meet you at my free Author Event at the Lititz Public Library at 651 Kissel Hill Rd., Lititz, Pa. (You can learn more and RSVP here.) I’ll share about my writing life, and the idea behind The Proving, as well as signing The Proving and The Beverly Lewis Amish Coloring Book, available for purchase. I’m thrilled to be coming home…and to see many of my dear reader-friends!
My latest novel has received high acclaim and a starred review for Publishers Weekly, as well. My brand-new Amish coloring book is bringing hours of joy and relaxation to thousands of my readers, as well. What a happy start to autumn, jah?
On another happy note, I’m currently working through revisions for my spring 2018 novel, The Road Home, available April 3—another intriguing stand-alone novel set deep in Amish farmland (two settings: St. Joseph County, Michigan and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania).
Autumn blessings!
Beverly Lewis