The essence of our life

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. (Romans 15:4 KJV)

 The Word and our relationship with the Lord are the constants in our lives as Christians and in our service for the Lord. Everything can change in our lives—our circumstances, our health, our homes, our countries of residence, our ministries—but His Word never fails to guide us and to be an enduring presence in our lives. It is our spiritual ballast, our anchor, our moral and spiritual compass, our lifeblood, our joy, our peace, our hope, our vision, and our comfort.
 The Word has been—and is—core to who we are, our way of life, our beliefs, our values, our mission, how we raise our children, how we conduct ourselves.
 Your connection with the Lord is a priceless treasure, the pearl of greatest price, something that is of immense value. Within that broad tunnel of Christian principles, the Lord wants to accompany you in your personal walk of faith.
 Although each of us has to personally connect with the Lord and seek His will, the Word of God continues to be the foundation of our faith. God’s Word is the essence of our life of faith. —Maria Fontaine [1]

Look at Jesus Christ. Every time he was in trouble he used the Word of God. When he was tempted he used the Word. When he was suffering on the cross he used the Word. —Timothy Keller

[1] Anchor Our Constant: God’s Word