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Niki Emmert's avatar

I really needed this today thank you Chris. Presence is my Word for 2026 🙏

Arlene Taylor's avatar

The crazy, desperate things we do when we're in the clutches of anxiety. Our vision can be so constricted we lose sight of who is with us, right beside us. "The Lord is at hand."!!!

Alex Lambertson's avatar

Thank you for writing this for my soul that needed it. You are such an encouragement, and I appreciate your writings!

Christopher Cook's avatar

I’m so glad. Thanks, Alex.

Melanie's avatar

Knowing the Lord is at hand is such a comfort even on days when we feel so discouraged and do not have the strength to actively seek it. He is always there 💪❤️🙏

Christopher Cook's avatar

That’s right!

Wade Pan's avatar

I liked how you combined all the other stories together in this piece around Phil 4. And I appreciate the worked (working) example of your own experience helps bring it home. Sometimes (and often times) I also feel the weight of “go therefore” and don’t feel the weight of “behold, I am with you”. This is a wonderful remembering of what Jesus said and did.

Sheri Coen's avatar

An absolute lifeline today, Christopher. Thank you from the bottom of my reminded heart.

Christopher Cook's avatar

Thanks, Sheri.

Molly Mercer's avatar

You are such an encouragement to me!!

Christopher Cook's avatar

I’m so glad, Molly!

Alethea Childers's avatar

I needed this today more than I can even say. Thank you so much! I Especially appreciate the prayer. When pain blocks the words, is so helpful to read a prayer to pray, through Scripture. Yes, the Holy Spirit prays with groans too deep for words. Yes, Jesus is always near. Especially when it doesn't seem to be true.

Christopher Cook's avatar

I’m so thankful to hear that. He is faithful.