The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Philippians 4:4-7, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!

5 Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Mollie Tibbitts, the 20-year-old Iowa college girl has been missing for four weeks now. One account says there are 40 some FBI agents plus local law enforcement personnel diligently searching for her, but without success thus far.

Imagine the difficulty her parents and family have confidently embracing Paul’s admonition: “Rejoice in the LORD!” Still, His presence is always near us. Whatever difficulties we encounter, we are not alone! It is imperative that we maintain a positive attitude that indicates our trust in the LORD. I can only imagine that there are those who have demonstrated grief and despair. But the love of parents and true friends will never give up hope that she will be found alive.

We who know the LORD will always demonstrate His kind and gentle spirit. Don’t possess or express anxiety about anything. Just keep on praying to the LORD for help with an attitude of thankfulness. God is a God of peace –peace that is beyond our imagination or understanding. His peace will control our thoughts, keeping them on Him rather than upon the circumstances that trouble us. How can we rejoice in the midst of such trouble? We can by maintaining the focus and trust of our thoughts upon Christ Jesus!

May the LORD bless you is our prayer,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”