7/29 1 Peter 5:6-7
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
CARES
I am profoundly touched that the Lord would care for me. He knows me, all about me and He cares for me. He will take all my worries and carry me. I can rest easy knowing that Jesus is with me, ahead of me and guiding me. Thank you Lord. Thank you.
7/28 Psalm 34:17
The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. 18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. 19 The righteous person faces many troubles, but the LORD comes to the rescue each time.
RESCUE
Thank you for loving me. I know you will rescue me from this current trouble. My spirit is low Lord cheer me up. My soul is broken and I feel the pain of life Lord heal me. Thank you Lord for picking me up. Thank you for being my resting place. Life is hard and harsh and you Lord have comforted and encouraged me. Thank you Lord.
7/27 1 Peter 4:12-13
Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. 13 Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world.
TROUBLE
Lord I’m facing trouble today. I can’t figure it out. It came from nowhere. I trust you Lord to heal me, strengthen me and to help me stand up under this trouble. I’m suffering. I’m hurting beyond hurt in my heart. Help me Lord Jesus. I need your presence your help. Thank you Jesus for being with me as I work through this. Praise the Lord.
7/26 Psalm 147:1-5
Praise the LORD ! How good to sing praises to our God! How delightful and how fitting! 2 The LORD is rebuilding Jerusalem and bringing the exiles back to Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. 4 He counts the stars and calls them all by name. 5 How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!
PRAISE
Praise the Lord. He is Lord and God. He is our creator and our redeemer. Praise the Lord. He is our healer. Praise the Lord. He knows all about us and still forgives and loves us. Praise the Lord. He is eternal and He brings us into an eternal relationship. Praise the Lord.
7/25 2 Corinthians 1:2-4
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
LORD
Dear Lord we love you and are overwhelmed by your deep and abiding love of us. Thank you for your comfort. It changes me from helpless to strong, from troubled to confident. Thank you Lord for equipping us to minister to those around us. We can testify to your wonderful, comforting love and the way that you carried us through our troubles. Lord I am grateful.
7/24 Psalm 145:14-21
The LORD helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. 15 The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it. 16 When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. 17 The LORD is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. 18 The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. 19 He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them. 20 The LORD protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked. 21 I will praise the LORD, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever.
QUALITY
The Lord gives us a quality relationship. He offers this relationship for free-Jesus paid our price. He helps us carry our load. He equips us to survive and thrive. Praise the Lord with every breath. Praise the Lord at all times. Praise the Lord.
7/23 John 16: 33
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
KNOW
You want me to know that you are with me Lord and I believe that. Every day I face many trials and tribulations but You will see me through each one of them. When I need strength You strengthen me. When I need hope, You see me and push into my heart your hope, your blessing, your encouragement and Lord Jesus I am so grateful that you do.
7/22 Psalm 143:6-10
I lift my hands to you in prayer. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. Interlude 7 Come quickly, LORD, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don’t turn away from me, or I will die. 8 Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. 9 Rescue me from my enemies, LORD; I run to you to hide me. 10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.
TRUSTING
Father I am trusting you this very moment. I’m trusting you for wisdom, mercy, grace and understanding. You gift me with this and I claim it right now. You lead me Lord. Please Father lead me through the chaos of life. Open up your word to me Lord. Give me solid ground in you to stand upon. And Lord when I mess up please rescue me and I am trusting this moment that you will. Thank you Lord.
7/21 Isaiah 40:31
But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
FIND
The Lord says at the end of my rope I will find more rope and at the end of my strength will His strength. Thank you Lord for this wonderful promise of your presence and power coming to life in my life. Help me face the trials of this day. Strengthen me so that I will remember that you are present. I need you Lord.
7/20 Psalm 31:22
In panic I cried out, “I am cut off from the LORD !” But you heard my cry for mercy and answered my call for help. 23 Love the LORD, all you godly ones! For the LORD protects those who are loyal to him, but he harshly punishes the arrogant. 24 So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD!
HOPE
O Lord, my hope is in you. I know that I know that you are for me. We have history together. I need you Father. Every moment of every day I need you. I know that I cannot stand in the face of evil and far too often find myself at odds with a Christ like life-Help me Lord. Help me. I know you will answer. Thank you Lord.
