03/11 2 Timothy 1:12
12 That is why I am suffering here in prison. But I am not ashamed of it, for I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of his return.
TRUST
We can trust God.
He is our father. He loves us.
Trust the Lord with all of your heart and He will not disappoint you.
Take every need to Jesus. He will deal with your troubles. Jesus is Lord.
03/10 Isaiah 54:4
4 “Fear not; you will no longer live in shame. Don’t be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you. You will no longer remember the shame of your youth and the sorrows of widowhood.
FEAR NOT
DO NOT FEAR.
We hear the Lord saying that hundreds of time in the Bible.
Fear not. The Lord is with us. He is in control.
He loves us. Do not fear. Jesus is Lord.
03/09 Isaiah 49:15
15 But as for me, God will redeem my life. He will snatch me from the power of the grave. Interlude
LIFE
God gives us life.
Christ in us is our new life.
Every step we take filled with the Holy Spirit is a victory step. Jesus is the life and light for our eternal life and daily living.
03/08 Psalm 42:8
8 But each day the LORD pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.
PRAY
I pray out loud. I pray in my spirit.
I am constantly in conversation with my Father. He answers me.
It is a beautiful thing to know the Lord and talk with Him.
Praise the Lord for His wonderful blessings. You give me life.
03/07 Psalm 6:2
2 Have compassion on me, LORD, for I am weak. Heal me, LORD, for my bones are in agony.
NEEDY
I am needy Lord. Help me. I am weak and in agony. Heal me Lord.
Everyday is important. I need and accept Your joy.
You will deal with my discouragement.
You Lord are my focus.
03/06 Psalm 55:16
16 But I will call on God, and the LORD will rescue me.
BUT
But whatever the situation I will call upon God.
He will rescue me.
I belong to Him, and He will never leave me.Challenges aplenty but God will rescue me from every one of them.
03/05 1 Peter 4:12-13
12 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.
LIFE
Life is chaotic and difficult. At best it is challenging.
We are in this world, this life, together with Jesus. We are His hands and feet.
The world is always challenging us.
But Jesus is always with us and caring for us.
Do not be discouraged. He will see you through this life.
He will be waiting when you cross over and greet you face to face.
Jesus loves you.
03/04 Isaiah 54:10
10 For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the LORD, who has mercy on you.
MERCY
I need mercy, this morning and every morning.
His mercies are fresh and new every day.
He knows that I am but dust. That I will return to dust.
He has mercy on me. He pulls me close. He loves me.
03/03 Psalm 18:6
6 But in my distress I cried out to the LORD ; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears.
HEARD
GOD heard me. He hears me.
When I pray to Him I know that He is listening and will respond.
The Lord Jesus is here with me. The Holy Spirit resides in me.
The Father bends down to listen to me when I pray.
03/02 James 1:2-3
2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
CONSIDER
Consider how much God loves you.
Jesus was God in the flesh and He demonstrated this love by dying in our place.
He paid the price for our forgiveness. Now we belong to Him.
Trust Him. Stand firm and rejoice in each day.
Your faith will be tested. You will grow. Praise the Lord.
