A Good Message

I was flipping through my copy of Eugene Peterson's version of the Bible known as The Message and came across these words:

I, Jude, am a slave to Jesus Christ and brother to James, writing to those loved by God the Father, called and kept safe by Jesus Christ. Relax, everything's going to be all right; rest, everything's coming together; open your hearts, love is on the way! Jude 1-2 (MSG)

Not a word-for-word translation, of course, but I really like how Peterson puts it: "Relax, everything's going to be all right...love is on the way!" These are definitely words to live by--words that can help us make it through the ups and downs of our day-to-day life. And in times like these, we can all use some words of hope and encouragement.

Have a blessed day!
Clayton Peak