Luke 12:36 (Living Bible) [Jesus speaking] “Be prepared- all dressed and ready—for your Lord’s return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks. 37 There will be great joy for those who are ready and waiting for his return…40 So be ready all the time. For I, the Messiah, will come when least expected… 48 Anyone who is not aware that he is doing wrong will be punished only lightly. Much is required from those to whom much is given, for their responsibility is greater. My one-word goal for 2012 is “passion,” so I approach each day with a thankful spirit and praise for the God who loves me. You might wonder how that can be since my life isn’t exactly coming up roses right now. People that I dearly love and who are close to my heart are either terminally or critically ill – plus I deal with other life event issues just as you do. Perhaps the key to my passion is that the LORD permeates my life regardless of how I