Precious memories are truly a beautiful thing,
but it’s the presence of a loved one that makes us sing.
I keep that in mind when I think of the Lord–
in seeking His presence, I’ll be renewed and restored.

It’s time spent with Him, sharing my love with Jesus,
that touches His heart, too, and greatly pleases.
He surely loves those who think upon His name,
and of the things He has done in Bible-event fame–

But personal time with Him daily and meditating on His Word
are the things that will make me live fully assured.
Then it becomes easy to follow where He leads,
with that overflow of mutual love to meet God-seen needs.

P. A. Oltrogge

“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 NKJV

“The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” Psalm 19:7 NIV

“Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name. He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him, and honor him. With a long life I will satisfy him, and let him behold My salvation.” Psalm 91:14-16 NASB

“He said to him, the third time, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love Me?’ (with a deep, instinctive, personal affection for Me, as for a close friend.) Peter was grieved (was saddened and hurt) that he should ask him the third time, Do you love Me? And he said to Him, ‘Lord, You know everything; You know that I love you’ (that I have a deep, instinctive, personal affection for You, as for a close friend.) Jesus said to him, ‘Feed My sheep.” John 21:17 AMP