I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13

Like many people, I enjoy doing crossword puzzles. One thing I’ve noticed, puzzle after puzzle, is that sometimes when I’m stumped on one section of the crossword, if I can get ONE word, the rest suddenly falls into place. Life can be a little like this too. We can be going through a hard phase: loneliness, grief, sickness, betrayal; and one word, JESUS, can put everything into perspective! Once we remember to add Him to the puzzle of our life, it all begins to make sense. Lonely? “I am with you always.” Grief? “Whoever believes in Him may have eternal life.” Sickness? “I am the Lord who heals you.” Jesus has an answer for every difficult thing that can befall us in life. Turn to Him to solve any puzzle in your life!

Linda Winterhoff
Williamsburg, VA

Dear Jesus, whenever I’m “stumped” by something in my life, remind me that You are the answer which will make everything else fall into place. Amen.

Reflect: What seemingly insurmountable problems have you had that Jesus solved?

Read: Proverbs 3:5-6 and Matthew 7:7-8