Scripture:
“I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.”
— John 14:18 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Jesus assures us of His continuing presence.
2. We are not abandoned, even when we feel alone.
3. His coming is not only future — it is daily and spiritual.
4. Orphaned fear fades in the presence of our Father.
5. We can live in peace knowing we are not left behind.

Poem: Never Left Alone

The night grew cold with silent steps.
I thought perhaps you’d gone for good.
But then your voice returned again.
A whisper through my empty room—
“I will not leave, I never did.”

You never wrote me off or fled.
You never left me on my own.
You came and stayed, though I forgot.
You found me in my lost despair.
You made a home inside my fear.

You didn’t wait for me to shine.
You came when all the lights went dim.
You called me yours, though I had strayed.
You took the name I thought I’d lost.
You gave me place and held me close.

Orphaned hearts don’t know they’re loved.
But you rewrote that tale for me.
You walked in love I can’t outgrow.
You made the dark a place of peace.
You stayed, and that has changed my soul.

Today I live as one who’s known.
No longer cast aside or missed.
You are my Lord, my home, my light.
You come to me and stay for good.
I am not orphaned — I am loved.

Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for not leaving me alone. In every lonely place, You come near. Help me rest in the truth that I am never forsaken. Amen.

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Scripture:
“The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”
— Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV)

Points:

1. God is not far off — He is in our midst.
2. His strength is saving, not scaring.
3. Love is not just loud — it is quieting.
4. God rejoices over us even when we’re anxious.
5. His song silences our shame and stills our fear.

Poem: Quieted by Love

The room was loud with words unkind.
The pressure thick, the breath grew thin.
But then you stood inside my fear.
You didn’t shout; you simply stayed.
You hushed the lies with steady love.

You didn’t rush to scold my dread.
You looked at me with deep delight.
You whispered joy I’d never heard.
You lifted shame with one soft breath.
You sang where silence used to live.

Your song did not demand a show.
It did not ask me to pretend.
It met me weak, it held me near.
It let me cry, then helped me stand.
It brought a peace beyond my words.

You didn’t need me to be fine.
You didn’t wait for me to shine.
You saw me there, afraid and small.
And yet you sang, and still you sing.
And now your love has calmed the storm.

Today I rest inside your arms.
You quiet what I cannot fix.
You hold me with a joy I trust.
You love me deeper than the fear.
You are my peace, my singing King.

Prayer:
God, thank You for being in my midst and rejoicing over me with love. Quiet my heart with Your affection today. Let Your song still every anxious thought. Amen.

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Scripture:
“You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance.”
— Psalm 32:7 (NKJV)

Points:

1. God is not just a protector — He is a place of refuge.
2. Hiding in Him is not escape but safety and peace.
3. He shields us even as trouble exists around us.
4. He doesn’t just protect; He sings over us.
5. Deliverance comes in many forms — strength, peace, wisdom, and more.

Poem: The Hiding Place

The world moved fast with flashing teeth.
The noise grew sharp and near my skin.
But you became the quiet space.
The place I ran where fear can’t win.
You welcomed me behind your name.

You didn’t close the storm outside.
But you enclosed me in your grace.
You gave me room to breathe again.
You pulled me from the shallow fear.
You built a shelter with your song.

I did not earn a place to hide.
You gave it free with open arms.
You sang while I forgot the tune.
You wrapped the silence in your peace.
You guarded me with holy sound.

The battle raged, but I stood still.
Not by my strength, but by your shield.
You proved again what love can do.
It hides, it holds, it doesn’t leave.
It builds a wall no fear can climb.

Today I come to you again.
You are my place when I can’t run.
You know the path that leads to peace.
You sing above my broken fear.
You are my hiding place, my Lord.

Prayer:
Lord, You are my hiding place. I run to You and find shelter in Your love. Surround me today with Your songs of deliverance and keep me in Your peace. Amen.

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Scripture:
“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
— Psalm 34:4 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Seeking the Lord is active — it means turning to Him above all else.
2. God hears not just the words, but the heart behind the cry.
3. Fear does not always vanish immediately, but God delivers over time.
4. Deliverance often begins with His presence before the problem is resolved.
5. He hears every time, and He responds with faithful love.

Poem: He Heard

I opened hands and looked for light.
The fear had filled my narrow room.
I whispered words I barely knew.
And then your presence filled the space.
You heard me though the words were few.

You were not far, not hard to find.
You did not ask for perfect prayer.
You saw the storm beneath my ribs.
You calmed the waves I could not name.
You stayed when others looked away.

The fear still knocked, but lost its grip.
You pulled me out with steady hand.
You taught me how to breathe again.
You showed me where your peace begins.
You sang above the anxious noise.

I sought, you heard, and stayed with me.
You didn’t leave me in my fight.
You didn’t rush or scold my fear.
You met me right where I had sunk.
You lifted me and called me yours.

Today I seek you once again.
Not with a mask or practiced phrase.
But with the heart that needs your help.
And I will trust what I now know:
You hear, you love, and you deliver.

Prayer:
Lord, I seek You today. Hear me and deliver me from the fears I carry. Thank You for always responding in love and staying close until the fear fades. Amen.

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Scripture:
“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ … For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”
— Matthew 6:31–32 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Worry often comes from forgetting God’s care.
2. God is not just powerful — He is Father.
3. He knows our needs better than we do.
4. Trust grows when we remember we are seen.
5. Provision is tied not to effort, but to His love.

Poem: He Knows

The questions come before the day.
What will I do, and will it last?
Will there be food, or hope, or rest?
But in the noise, your voice is calm:
“I know your needs, I see it all.”

You are not blind to shrinking hours.
You are not late when I despair.
You know the cup that needs to fill.
You know the shoes that wear too thin.
You hold the days I cannot plan.

You do not promise wealth or ease.
You promise care that meets the soul.
You feed the birds, you clothe the field.
You will not let me go unseen.
You are my Father, close and kind.

The fear that starves begins to fade.
The grip of need begins to lift.
I see your hand in little things.
In every meal, in every step.
In every time you came again.

Today I look to you, not fear.
I choose to trust your perfect eye.
You know my need before I ask.
You hold the world, yet see my face.
You are my Father. That is enough.

Prayer:
Father, You know what I need today. I trust You to provide. Help me let go of worry and remember Your love and care are constant. Thank You for seeing me and being near. Amen.

Scripture:
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
— Psalm 34:17 (NKJV)

Points:

1. God hears the cries of His people — always.
2. Crying out is an act of trust, not failure.
3. Deliverance is part of His nature — He rescues.
4. Troubles are not signs of absence but places of His power.
5. His response is personal, timely, and true.

Poem: He Hears the Cry

The words came out in broken tones.
No polish, rhythm, calm, or plan.
But still You heard the smallest cry.
You did not wait for perfect speech.
You answered in the messy sound.

You are not deaf to trembling hearts.
You do not miss the tear-stained call.
You bend to hear what others miss.
You act where silence used to live.
You come before the echo fades.

You do not just observe the pain.
You rescue, lift, and call me out.
You find me in the darkest cell.
You walk me out through shattered walls.
You never leave the job undone.

The cry becomes a song again.
The fear becomes a fading shade.
The voice once weak begins to praise.
The hands once limp begin to lift.
The soul once faint begins to burn.

Today I cry and know You hear.
Not just the loud, but also faint.
You come to me in all my need.
You bring me out, you lead me on.
You are the God who answers still.

Prayer:
Lord, I cry out to You today. Hear me and deliver me from the troubles I face. Thank You for always listening and coming near when I call. Amen.

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Scripture:
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Jesus invites all who are tired—not just the strong or sorted.
2. His rest is not earned, but given freely.
3. Weariness is not weakness; it’s a sign we need Him.
4. Coming to Jesus means turning from trying to save ourselves.
5. True rest is found in relationship, not in escape.

Poem: He Calls the Weary

He doesn’t call the ones who shine.
He calls the tired, the bent, the lost.
He sees the ones who walk with pain.
He opens arms to heavy hearts.
He speaks to those who want to quit.

He doesn’t ask for polished words.
He listens to the groans and sighs.
He gives the rest no world can grant.
He holds the weak in sacred space.
He trades our stress for deeper grace.

The burden lifts when I draw near.
The striving breaks where peace begins.
The yoke He gives is light and true.
It fits the shape my soul was made.
It leads me not to work, but stay.

I walk, but not with empty strength.
I move, but not alone or fast.
He walks beside with gentler pace.
He slows the rush and shows the road.
He makes the weight a path of rest.

Today I come with all I am.
Not just the good, but also weak.
He sees me whole and welcomes me.
He gives me rest and doesn’t leave.
He is the place I lay it down.

Prayer:
Jesus, I come to You with my weariness. Give me the rest that only You can give. Teach me to walk with You and not try to carry life alone. Amen.

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Scripture:
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”
— Psalm 55:22 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Burdens are not meant to be carried alone.
2. God calls us to cast—not just share—what weighs us down.
3. He does more than take the burden—He sustains us too.
4. Stability comes not from strength, but from surrender.
5. The Lord never allows His people to fall beyond His grasp.

Poem: What I Cannot Carry

The weight grew quiet on my back.
It bent my steps and slowed my breath.
But still I held it close and tight.
Afraid to drop what I had known.
Afraid to ask for stronger hands.

But then you said, “Cast it to me.”
Not hold it, shape it, store it long.
You said, “Let go and let me lift.”
You didn’t shame the burden’s size.
You only asked for trust and hands.

I cast the thing I could not fix.
The fear, the doubt, the shame, the plan.
You caught it like a faithful friend.
You placed your strength beneath my frame.
You walked with me in better peace.

The path still rose with heavy winds.
But I was not the one alone.
You bore the part that broke my will.
You kept me firm when I grew weak.
You did not let my feet give way.

Today I cast again the weight.
Not just in part, but all I bring.
You are the God who carries well.
You are the Lord who lifts with love.
You are the strength that keeps me sure.

Prayer:
Lord, I cast my burdens on You today. Sustain me where I am weak. Thank You for never letting me fall beyond Your hand. I trust You to carry what I can’t. Amen.

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Scripture:
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”
— Psalm 23:1–3 (NKJV)

Points:

1. The Lord is not just a shepherd — He is my shepherd.
2. When He leads, we lack nothing essential for life and peace.
3. Rest is part of His care — not earned, but given.
4. Still waters reflect the stillness He gives to our soul.
5. Restoration and right paths come from His love and not our effort.

Poem: He Leads Me Still

You are not distant, cold, or hard.
You walk the fields where fear once grew.
You call my name in morning light.
You find the place my soul collapsed.
You lift me up and lead me on.

You take me where the green things grow.
Where water waits in gentle pools.
Where I can stop and breathe again.
Where rest is not a guilty weight.
Where you are near and nothing lacks.

You see the way I need to go.
You guide me where your peace is sure.
You show me how to walk in truth.
You keep me safe when thoughts grow loud.
You bring me back with quiet strength.

The path is hard, but you are good.
The night may fall, but you remain.
You walk beside my every step.
You whisper hope when I lose track.
You are the shepherd of my soul.

Today I do not walk alone.
You know the hills, the shade, the fire.
You hold the rod and lead with grace.
You are my peace, my guide, my Lord.
I shall not want; I have your hand.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being my Shepherd. Lead me today beside still waters. Restore my soul where it feels worn and weak. Help me rest in Your provision and trust the path You have for me. Amen.

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Scripture:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
— Proverbs 3:5–6 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Trust requires letting go of our need to control outcomes.
2. Full-hearted trust is a surrender, not partial agreement.
3. Our understanding is limited, but God’s wisdom is perfect.
4. Acknowledging God in everything leads to peace.
5. God promises to direct our path when we trust Him.

Poem: Trust the Path

The path may twist through fog and stone.
My eyes may strain to see ahead.
But you do not leave me alone.
You lead with care, not just commands.
You walk with me through every turn.

Trust is not built in clearer skies.
It grows when roads are hard to read.
It rises when I drop my plan.
It deepens where my mind lets go.
It blooms beneath your better way.

You never asked for part of me.
You called for heart, for trust entire.
You know how frail my thoughts can be.
You see what I could never guess.
You hold the map I cannot read.

Each step, each hour, I name you Lord.
Not just in church, but every breath.
In work, in rest, in grief, in hope.
In laughter or in silent pain—
You are the guide I lean upon.

Today I trust you with it all.
Not halfway, not with tight control.
You know the end before the start.
You write the road with steady hand.
And I will walk where you direct.

Prayer:
Lord, I trust You with all my heart. I let go of needing to understand everything. In all I do today, I want to acknowledge You. Please direct my steps and give me peace. Amen.