Fear of God….

Today, I went to work and came back home. While at work, I was feeling sleepy, but by God’s grace, I was still able to get a lot done. 

When I got home, I watched a movie and ended up falling asleep on the couch.

 Later, I woke up, got ready for bed, and while waiting to connect with my friend for our nightly prayer, I spent some time reading scripture. 

My eyes fell on Malachi 3:16–18.

Verse 16 really stood out to me: “Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard.” 

This reminded me of the calls I have with my friend almost every night. We pray together, read scripture, share our burdens, and thank God for His faithfulness. It truly reflects the spirit of that verse—we talk about God, and He listens.

The rest of the passage encouraged me deeply. It reminded me that God is drawing us closer to Him and has promised to bless us. 

Yes, with our natural eyes, it may seem like everything around us is falling apart. But we’re not called to live by sight—we're called to walk by faith and trust in Him. He is our God. He has promised never to leave us, never to forsake us, and never to put us to shame. For all of this, I am truly thankful.