And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding
Take a breath and exhale,
knowing there is a peace that goes beyond all reasoning.
It is a peace that settles the mind and the heart,
Where all fear is gone, worry disappears, and anger fades.
God knows everything.
Even every hair on our head has a number.
So, take it easy and have no worries about your tomorrow,
Because God takes care of everything.
reference verses: Philippians 4:7, Matthew 6:32 & 34.
Fear not; for God heard…
Pray for someone else.
Take your eyes from your pain.
Listen and wait for their breakthrough.
Like a parent requesting for their child;
Like a friend lending a strong shoulder;
Like a companion giving a hand;
Innocence is not ignored, God listens to your prayers and hears their cries.
What ails thee Hagar? ( A Mother cries for her child, concerned he will die.) Fear not; for God heard the voice of the lad. ( The angel of God came to the Mother and told her God heard the voice of her child. Of course God also heard her cries and regardless of the circumstances or her being at fault, it is the plight of the innocent child that could not be ignored.) Genesis 21 verse 17
Shadows of the past become concrete reflections of today’s reality.
The Bible is a collection of books authored by many and inspired by God.
God is behind every word, idea, and theme of this marvelous book.
Although it charts the story of man, God is the center and heart of the passages written therein.
The stories within the Bible are historical and full of years yet are relatable for the present times.
Shadows of the past become concrete reflections of today’s reality.
The people of the Old Testament and New Testament foreshadow the actions of us today who are under grace and are no longer identified by earthly origin but now are called children of God.
Stories of faith, endurance, encouragement, social and economic depression, health and sickness, death, and dying are all present in this book.
There is no concern left unturned.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine (beliefs and teachings), for reproof (rebuke, reprimand, and criticism), correction (changing to make right), for instruction in righteousness (teaching to live right). 2 Timothy 3 verse 16.
Life is a journey of learning and the Bible is an excellent guidebook.
He is God and Father
When God takes control, there is nothing we lack.
There is freedom.
There is joy.
He comforts us and protects us.
When He stretches out His hand, who can turn it back?
He is perfect in knowledge and infinite in understanding.
Surely, He is God and Father.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. Psalm 138: 7
I know the thoughts that I think toward you
The old year exits while a new one enters.
The future holds promise, disappointment, sorrow, or joy.
Uncertainty looms large.
We bow blinded by the experiences of the past.
Toil to seek the best possible outcome as we stumble aimlessly in the dark.
Yet, there is hope.
Hope which rises, not compressed, not stamped out.
It stands eternal in our hearts.
Anticipation brightens the eyes and lightens the path.
When there is hope, there is life.
When there is life, there is God, the Master, the Creator, our heavenly Father.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (KJV) or to give you a future and a hope. (ESV) Jeremiah 29:11
He invites you to call out to Him in the day of trouble.
Oh, why do you fear?
Why is your heart so cast down?
Did He not say ask anything?
He invites you to call out to Him in the day of trouble.
He wants you to turn to Him with all your heart and humble yourself, so shall you find rest in the time of need.
God said it.
We ought to believe it and take Him at His word.
He hears all your prayers and answers them all on time.
Ask and see if He will not open the heavens and pour out a blessing just for you.
(reference: Psalm 43:5, Jeremiah 33:3, James 4:10, Proverbs 3: 5-6)
Ask anything in the Lord’s name
He will give unto them beauty for ashes
As night gives way to the dawn, so too our God turns sorrow into joy, ashes into beauty.
He will never leave us to suffer in pain to suffer alone.
He will not forsake us but will remain constant through tribulations.
Ours is not a God made with hands or designed by human imagination.
He is real.
He is the true and living God who sits sovereign on his throne.
Nothing escapes him.
His children are not lost.
He comforts us all and loves us equally.
Great is his love and his faithfulness.
And the Lord shall guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and satisfy your bones: and you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. Isaiah 58:11
the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy that it cannot hear. Isaiah 59:1
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified. Isaiah 61:3
to give you a future and a hope.
There is hope amid hopelessness.
There is light when it is dark,
with his promises to hold.
He will never forsake you.
He will never leave you to stumble in the dark.
He has a purpose and a plan for every one of his children.
Wait in stillness and confidence, knowing that God will never fail for when God calls it, it will be complete.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11 KJV
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29: 11 ESV
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