HE PROMISES

The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. [Psalm 34:17-18 (NLT)]

Isn’t it comforting to know that we are never alone in our struggles and woes? God is always with us. We just have to call to Him. We may still have troubles, but He will never let them defeat us. Praise God!

If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath. [Psalm 34:18 (MSG)]

ENCOURAGEMENT AND GOOD HOPE

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who also loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. [2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NLT)]

As this week’s challenges present themselves, I pray that you will remember you have your very own personal cheer-leading squad in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. They are always there with you, urging you on to victory!

THE LORD IS MY HELPER

So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” [Hebrews 13:6 (NLT)]

Thank you, God, for the trials and adversities in our lives. Help us to celebrate them and not cower in the face of them. Let us rejoice in their challenges and in the knowledge that we are not alone. You, Lord, are with us so there is nothing to fear. Our God is greater than all of our problems!

Anything that makes us cry out to God can be counted as a blessing! [Mary Southerland]

HE IS HERE!

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. [Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)]

Even when we doubt Him, even when we fail to see Him, even when we won’t trust Him, God is here for us. This is His promise!

DON’T WORRY; BE HAPPY

Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things [Luke 12:25-26 (NLT)]

Lord, help us give up the false belief that we’re the ones in control of tomorrow and that we’re the only ones who can solve its problems. Remind us of your love and that your ways are infinitely higher and better than ours so that we will truly trust that the future is safely in your loving (and capable) hands.