2/18 Psalm 37:23-24
The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.
24 Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand.
DIRECTS
We strive to do the next right thing. As we look forward we plan. Our plans are only as good as God provides for them. As we focus on Jesus, He carries us forward and keeps us on the right path. Sometimes we stumble but His victorious hand keeps us from falling. Jesus leads us in the eternal way.
2/17 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
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.
COMFORTS
He comforts us as we struggle and provides light for our daily walk. We learn from Him and are able to comfort others as He comforts us. He gives us grace and peace.
2/16 Romans 8:38-39
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.
39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
NOTHING
Nothing can separate us from God’s love.
Nothing.
Not death.
Not life.
Not angels.
Not demons.
Not fears.
Not worries about the future.
Nothing.
Not powers in the sky.
Not anything below the earth.
Not in creation.
Nothing will be able to separate us from God’s love.
2/15 Psalm 34:18
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
NEEDY
I am always needy.
Miracle and then unbelief.
I forget so quick.
But the Lord is close as I mourn my losses-poor me.
He rescues me.
Over and over.
He is the Lord and I need Him.
2/14 Isaiah 41:10
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.
BELIEVE
I believe the Lord.
He said DO NOT BE AFRAID, DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED.
HE is my God.
I believe the Lord.
He will strengthen me.
He will help me.
I will walk in His victory.
Trust in the Lord and HE will do it.
2/13 Psalm 40:1-2
I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.
LIFTED
He heard my cry.
He lifted me up.
Not because of what I had done.
I am weak and easily side-tracked.
But the Lord cares for me.
He set my feet on solid ground.
He loves me.
2/12 Joshua 1:9
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
GOD
God calls us to be courageous.
Our courage outfits us to fight evil.
He commands us – do not be afraid nor discouraged.
Both can set us down.
Both can make life very difficult.
Both can separate us from our loving Lord. Do not fear, nor be discouraged-The Lord loves you.
2/11 Matthew 6:33
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
FOCUS
It takes focus to stand against distractions.
So many things to do, most relevant!
Yet focus is required,
For us to seek the Lord.
We look for Him in all the wrong places.
He is to be found amid our devotion.
His way is the right way.
Spend time with Him.
He is looking for us.
2/10 Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
WE
We will have trouble.
We will need a refuge when we do.
People of every walk of life experience an emotion of being oppressed.
Lack of money, no friends, stupidity, evil, oppression is real.
The Lord is our shelter.
He will care for us.
Trust in Him.He will do it.
2/09 Psalm 23:4
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
WALK
Life is a long walk. Every day we walk in dangerous places. Our life can end in a split second. We trust the Lord. He is with us. His rod corrects us, and His staff protects us, even when we walk through the darkest valley. Jesus is always with us. It isn’t based on what we can do but is based on His love for us.
