God pays attention to those who call on Him. We can be certain He will offer a way of escape from our troubles. God hears and acts on our behalf. God promises so many great blessings to His people, but so often these blessings require us to be willing to participate. In Psalm 34, we see many of these blessings. He will free us from fear (34:4), deliver us from trouble (34:6), guard us (34:7), show us kindness (34:8), supply our needs (34:9), listen when we talk to Him (34:15) and redeem us (34:22). We must seek God and do our part for we expect to receive these blessings (34:4,10), cry out to Him (34: 6, 17), trust Him (34: 8), fear Him (34: 7,9), keep from lying (34:13), turn from sin, do good and seek peace (34:14), have humble hearts (34:18) and most of all, serve Him (34:22). When trouble strikes don’t get frustrated with God. Instead, we must admit that we need God and thank Him for being by our side (Psalm 34:18-19).

Happy anniversary wishes to: Lyle and Geraldine Caswell on Aug. 17, Michael and Cindy Townsend on Aug. 17, Mickey and Patti Brown on Aug. 18, Chris and Robbie Chandler on Aug. 18, Jerry and Patsy Creel on Aug. 19, Kevin and Aimee Beal on Aug. 20, Pastor and Josh and Kim Grubbs on Aug. 22, Tim and Chrissa Hall on Aug. 23.

Happy birthday wishes to: Landon Dean, Lilly Dean and Rodney Berry on Aug. 17, Mark Sutton on Aug. 19, Frank Jones and Myla Gladden on Aug. 21, Bunzie Blankenship, Dylan Dean, Novalee Green and Larry Kirkpatrick on Aug. 22.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the families of Tiny Morris and Charles Tindell.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Elaine Perry and Cindy Nobinger in the loss of their uncle, Benny J. Compton.