
What Good Is It?
What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?—Mark 8:36 (NIV)
“Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will gather you and your children from east and west.”—Isaiah 43:5 NLT
If you’re feeling sad or lonely during this holiday season, know that God is beside you. He is there, even if you don’t feel His presence. Reach out to Him and share your deepest thoughts. No matter what is going on in your life, God is there.
Dear Lord, reassure me that You are here with me now. Take my worrisome thoughts and replace them with Your “peace that passes all understanding.”

What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?—Mark 8:36 (NIV)

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.—Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.—Psalm 27:14 (NIV)