[SoFloFreeper]

Please go to the link and read the entire piece; it gives abundant reason for hope and confidence that GOD is truly in control.

I know it is depressing as the government and the culture (two entities that SO desire to play the ROLE of God in our day) seem to be "winning". Yet we must remember the days of all of us are short--and we do not rule the universe. Christ does.

[knarf]

Bump for after my mid morning nap (been up since 3, going back now, will regain conciousness again about 9)

[Dundee]

When believers look around at the state of the world, many (myself included) shake their heads and wonder if there has ever been a worse time than now in its sinfulness, its willful defiance of God, and the persecution of His people.

But then I read the Bible and see that there have been many ages like ours over thousands of years.

The fact that the Lord holds back His most deserved judgement to allow the fullness of His Church to be gathered speaks of His immense mercy.

He is sovereign.

He has a plan for each of us and for the whole world regardless of if we believe it (or even like it) or not.

I place my trust in Him.

He knows what He is doing.