In Yolonda Sanders' debut novel, Soul Matters, I met the character Kevin Phillips. I like this character a lot because as the threads of his marriage begin to unravel, he does not allow the problems he has with his wife to keep him from spending time with his child. He is there for her!

As I watched Kevin come to life on the pages, I could not help but think of my Heavenly Father. HE is there for me! All the time! The Bible says that God never sleeps (Psalms 121: 3-4). I know this is the truth because no matter what time of day or night I have called on God, His loving presence has never failed to surround me. If I am afraid, He surrounds me with the assurance that I needn't be because He is my shield and protector (Psalms 119:114). If I feel lonely, He surrounds me with His promise that I am never alone because He will never leave me (Hebrews 13:5). If I have a problem, He surrounds me with hope that only He can give--that no problem is too big for His Hands and He will work things out for my good if I allow Him (Matthew 11:28, Romans 8:28). 

If you are facing a trial, do not be alarmed, God already sees it. He knows all about you because He is right there with you. You and I are sealed in His Circle of Love--all the time!

Meditation: When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. (Isaiah 43:2, KJV)

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