02/7                            Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

   •     Jesus invites the weary to find rest in Him.

   •     His yoke represents discipleship, but it is light.

   •     He offers relief from burdens we cannot bear alone.

   •     Rest in Christ is both spiritual and emotional.

   •     Comfort comes in surrendering to His care.

02/06             Romans 8:15

“For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’”

   •     Believers are freed from fear’s bondage through adoption.

   •     The Spirit assures us of our intimate relationship with God.

   •     “Abba” reflects a deep, childlike trust in the Father.

   •     Fear is replaced with the security of being God’s child.

   •     Adoption guarantees God’s care and provision.

2.           Feeling Comfort

02/05             Psalm 23:4

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

EVEN

   •     The valley represents life’s darkest trials.

   •     Fear is banished by God’s abiding presence.

   •     The rod symbolizes protection; the staff, guidance.

   •     Comfort comes from knowing God is near and active.

   •     Trusting the Shepherd brings peace in every trial.

02/04             Joshua 1:9

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

WITH

   •     God commands courage, grounding it in His presence.

   •     His assurance removes the cause for fear or dismay.

   •     Strength flows from trusting His unchanging character.

   •     Courage is tied to obedience to His commands.

   •     God’s presence transforms fear into boldness.

02/03             2 Timothy 1:7

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

GOD

   •     Fear does not come from God; it is opposed to His Spirit.

   •     Instead, God gives power to face challenges.

   •     Love counteracts fear, empowering selfless actions.

   •     Self-control enables clear thinking in fearful situations.

   •     A Spirit-filled life defeats fear’s grip.

02/02             Psalm 34:4

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”

SEEK

   •     The psalmist shows that seeking God brings deliverance.

   •     God’s response to prayer demonstrates His attentiveness.

   •     Fears are replaced with peace when we trust in Him.

   •     Deliverance is an ongoing reality for those who seek Him.

   •     Fear fades when God is our refuge.

02/01             Isaiah 41:10

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

NO FEAR

God is here, do not fear.

His strength and His help for us is a promise He freely gives to all of us.

His “Righteous right hand” declares that He is powerful and just.

His divine assurance melts fear in us. 

Trust rooted in His presence dispels our fear.

Read His Word-It is God’s Word to us. 

01/31          Proverbs 16:9              

9 We can make our plans,
    but the Lord determines our steps.

PLAN

1. Make Plans but Submit to God
   • Have dreams, goals, and ambitions, but pray for God’s guidance.
2. Trust God When Plans Change
   • Sometimes things don’t go as we expected, but God’s plan is better.
3. Seek God’s Will in Daily Life
   • Each step matters—honor God in small decisions, not just big ones.

Proverbs 16:9 beautifully balances human responsibility and divine sovereignty.

• We make plans, but God is ultimately in control.
• When life takes unexpected turns, we can trust that God is guiding every step.

Plan wisely, walk faithfully, and trust God’s direction.

01/30          Isaiah 43:18-19

18 “But forget all that—
    it is nothing compared to what I am going to do.
19 For I am about to do something new.
    See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?
I will make a pathway through the wilderness.
    I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.

NEW

1. God is always at work – He is not limited to past miracles; He continues to do new and powerful things in our lives.
2. Let go of the past – Don’t be stuck in old experiences, hurts, or successes. God’s future is greater!
3. Be spiritually aware – Many fail to see what God is doing because they are looking backward instead of forward.
4. God makes a way where there is none – Just as He made a path through the Red Sea, He provides new paths and provisions in our spiritual deserts.

Isaiah 43:18-19 is a powerful promise of hope, renewal, and transformation. Though Israel had experienced God’s power in the past, He was not finished—something even greater was coming. This passage ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who provides the ultimate deliverance and renewal for all who believe in Him.

God is always doing a new thing—are you ready to perceive it?

01/29          Lamentations 3:22-2322 

The faithful love of the Lord never ends
    His mercies never cease.
23 Great is his faithfulness;
    his mercies begin afresh each morning.

MERCIES

1. God’s Love Is Unchanging – Even in judgment, God’s ḥesed remains.
2. God’s Mercy Renews Daily – No failure is too great; His grace meets us afresh each day.
3. God’s Faithfulness Is Our Hope – Circumstances may shift, but God’s character remains constant.
4. Encouragement for Suffering Believers – Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us that even in despair, God’s mercy sustains us.

Lamentations 3:22-23 stands as a beacon of hope in a book filled with sorrow. It proclaims that God’s love, mercy, and faithfulness endure, even in the darkest times. The passage invites believers to trust not in circumstances, but in the unchanging nature of God.

Even when everything is lost, God’s love remains. His mercies are always new. His faithfulness never fails.