Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! (NLT) -Psalms 43:5 In a time of doubt and stress the psalmist encourages himself by calling on the power of God to keep him believing. Sometimes we face ruts in our lives. When your in the midst of a struggle, call on Jesus! Thank Him for His gifts, even if your soul is weary. He is faithful to lift up our countence when we need His help. Download this app to get your daily devotions: http://www.jctrois.com/dailybibledevotion/

Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. Psalm 67:6. https://bit.ly/kjvbibleapp

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Luke%202%3A1%2C%20Luke%202%3A4-Luke%202%3A5&version=KJV

And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus , for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.1.21.nkjv