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Those who cry while they plant will joyfully sing while they harvest. — Psalm 126:5 (GW) To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: (Ecclesiastes 3:1). There is a time to plant and a time to harvest. There is a time to weep and a time to laugh. If you are sowing in tears, as you fulfill God purpose in your life, be certain that your time of rejoicing is coming. Amen!

Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people from this time forth and forever.  — Psalm 125:1-2 (NKJV) Those who totally trust in the LORD are planted on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ, the Rock of all ages and they cannot be moved. Those who have learned to lean on the LORD shall stand, no matter how fierce the storm, or how hot the fire. They will not be shaken by the winds of adversity because they are securely surrounded by the LORD. Hallelujah and Amen!!!

If the LORD had not been on our side     when people attacked us, they would have swallowed us alive     when their anger flared against us; the flood would have engulfed us,     the torrent would have swept over us, the raging waters     would have swept us away. Praise be to the LORD,     who has not let us be torn by their teeth. We have escaped like a bird     from the fowler’s snare; the snare has been broken,     and we have escaped. Our help is in the name of the LORD,     the Maker of heaven and earth.  — Psalm 124:2-8 (NIV) Praise God that He is on our side! If the LORD be for us, who can stand against us? Call on the name of the LORD, that is where our help comes from. He has not brought you this far, to leave you now. Hallelujah!

So the LORD was with him, and Hezekiah was successful in everything he did. — 2 Kings 18:7 (NLT) There are 3 things which Hezekiah did that led to His success. He did what was right in the sight of the LORD (2 Kings 18:3, NKJV). He trusted in the LORD God of Israel, and he held fast to Him. Hezekiah did not depart from following the LORD, but kept His commandments (2 Kings 18:5-6, NKJV). When we do what is pleasing in the LORD’s sight, completely trust in God and hold fast to Him, we can be certain that our heavenly Father will guide us along on the pathway to sweet and lasting success. Amen.

Unto You I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the heavens. Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, So our eyes look to the LORD our God, Until He has mercy on us.  — Psalm 123:1-2 (NKJV) Instead of casting your eyes on the things that come in your life to distract you, look to the LORD. Our help comes from Him. God is our provider and He is the answer to every challenge. Look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2)!

The LORD watches over you—the LORD is your shade at your right hand the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. — Psalm 121:5-8 (NIV) Our heavenly Father watches over us. He is our shield of protection. He watches over your life, as you come in and go out. Abba Father knows your pains and your struggles and He is there to catch every tear. The LORD has all your days written in His book and He has already made a way for you!

He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.  — Psalm 121:3-4 (NKJV) Our heavenly Father is not asleep. He is with you in the storm and in the fire. Do all that you can do, and patiently and expectantly wait on the LORD. Our God is faithful. He will bring you through every challenge that comes your way. We are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus, who loves us!

Great peace have they who love Your law; nothing shall offend them or make them stumble.  — Psalm 119:165 (AMP) The path to great peace is a love for the Word of God. Treasure His Word in your heart and let it continually be in your mouth. Meditate on His Word day and night that you may do it. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will rule in your hearts and nothing will cause you to stumble or be offended. Amen!

The entrance of Your words gives light;  It gives understanding to the simple.  — Psalm 119:130 (NKJV) God's Word translation says, "Your Word is a doorway that lets in light," (Psalm 119:130). Open the doorway of your mind to God's Word daily and let it be renewed. His Word is a light for your path. It will show you which way to go.

Remember the word to Your servant, upon which You have caused me to hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, for Your word has given me life. — Psalm 119:49-50 (NKJV) Let His Word be your hope in any affliction. It brings comfort to the troubled soul. His Word stands forever and He watches over His Word to perform it. His Word will not return to Him empty, but will accomplish what He desires and achieve the purpose for which He sent it (Isaiah 55:11).

How shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]. With my whole heart have I sought You, inquiring for and of You and yearning for You; Oh, let me not wander or step aside [either in ignorance or willfully] from Your commandments.  — Psalm 119:9-10 (AMP) Let us keep watch on ourselves and conform our lives to the Living Word, Jesus Christ and His ways. May the yearning of your heart be for more of His Presence, in your life. Certainly you have tasted that the Lord is good (1 Peter 2:3)!

This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.  — Psalm 118:24 (NKJV) This the day to rejoice, knowing that whatever circumstances are before you, our GOD is greater. No matter how high the obstacle, our Mighty God is bigger and higher. He is above all. This is the day to keep standing on God's Word and His promises. This is the day to keep loving and forgiving. This is the day to praise God for who He is and all that He is going to do in your life, this very day. Hallelujah!

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.  — Psalm 118:8-9 (NKJV) It is better to trust in the LORD, than to put your confidence in man, great or small. We serve a mighty God. Be confident and trust in the LORD. He is our strength and salvation. Nothing is too difficult for our great God!

The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?  — Psalm 118:6 (NKJV) When their city was surrounded by the army of their enemies, Elisha prayed for the LORD to open the eyes of his young servant that he may see. Then the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha (2 Kings 6:17). “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them,” (2 Kings 6:16). You are not in this thing alone. God is on your side and He always leads us in triumph in Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14)!

O praise the Lord, all you nations! Praise Him, all you people! For His mercy and loving-kindness are great toward us, and the truth and faithfulness of the Lord endure forever. Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)  — Psalm 117:1-2 (AMP) In this world, there is not much we can count on. However, as children of God, we can count on our heavenly Father's truth and faithfulness. He is always here with us. His mercies are new every morning. He always provides for our needs. He never leaves us as orphans. His loving-kindness towards us is great. It never runs out on us. Because His lovingkindness is better than life itself, our lips shall praise the Lord (Psalm 63:3). Amen and Hallelujah!

For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.  — Psalm 116:8-9 (NKJV) The LORD has delivered our souls from the pit of hell. He saved our eyes from tears. We shall reap a harvest of joy for the tears that have been sowed (Psalm 126:5). And our attentive heavenly Father, also keeps our feet from stumbling and falling, as we follow Him. Walk in the LORD’s Presence every moment of every day, as you fulfill God's purpose for your life here on earth!

Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful. The LORD preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.  — Psalm 116:5-7 (NKJV) Yes, our God is full of compassion and His mercies are new every morning. No matter how low you go, the LORD will pick you up again. From His abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another (John 1:16, NLT). Let your soul be at peace, for the LORD has been good to us. Glory Hallelujah!

I love the LORD, because He has heard my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.  — Psalm 116:1-2 (NKJV) When we cry out to our God, He hears our cry, and He answers. The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth (Psalm 145:18).  So call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, as long as you live!

Brothers and sisters, we don’t want you to be ignorant about the suffering we experienced in the province of Asia. It was so extreme that it was beyond our ability to endure. We even wondered if we could go on living. In fact, we still feel as if we’re under a death sentence. But we suffered so that we would stop trusting ourselves and learn to trust God, who brings the dead back to life. — 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 (GW) My beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, are you suffering a trial that is so extreme, you feel its beyond your ability to endure? Hold onto your faith and keep trusting in and depending on God, instead of what you can do in your natural strength. Our supernatural God brings the dead back to life. Nothing is impossible with Him. Hallelujah!

May the LORD cause you to flourish, both you and your children. May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.  — Psalm 115:14-15 (NIV) In order to flourish (grow, thrive, prosper) in life, we have to be planted in the house of God (Psalm 92:13). Let us not just drop by from time to time like visitors. Abide in the house of the LORD; dwell with Him like the child of God that you are. You are a member of the Father's family, you belong in His house! May the LORD richly bless you and your children, as you abide in Him!

The LORD has been mindful of us; He will bless us; He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron. He will bless those who fear the LORD, both small and great.  — Psalms 115:12-13 (NKJV) The LORD is always thinking about us. He has searched us and He knows us. The LORD knows when we sit and when we rise; He perceives our thoughts from afar. He discerns our going out and our lying down; He is familiar with all our ways. Before a word is on our tongue the LORD knows it completely (Psalm 139:1-4). He has blessed us most of all, with His Presence.What an awesome God!

let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. — Hebrews 10:22 (NKJV) Let us draw near to God with true (honest and sincere) hearts. God alone knows what is in the hearts of all people. For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him (2 Chronicles 16:9). If your heart is loyal to the Lord, He alone occupies first place. He is pre-eminent and the foremost priority in your thoughts and actions. I encourage you to remain true to the Lord with all your heart (Acts 11:23)!

Not unto us, O LORD not unto us, But to Your name give glory, Because of Your mercy, Because of Your truth.  — Psalm 115:1 (NKJV) The LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations (Psalm 100:5). Because of the LORD’s great mercy we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. He is longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth. It's knowledge of His truth, that sets us free. Give glory to His name!

Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness;
 He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. — Psalm 112:4 (NKJV) No matter how thick the darkness of your night becomes, light arises for the upright in heart. Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes with the light of morning. Our gracious God makes His light shine on us. May His light shine on you today!

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. — James 1:5 (NKJV) King Solomon asked God for an understanding heart and God indeed gave Him a wise and understanding heart (1 Kings 3:9, 4:29). Likewise, if we lack wisdom, all we have to do is ask God, who generously gives to all. Why be confused or perplexed? Our God is all-knowing and we have His Spirit living inside of us. He knows exactly what we need to do and when, in every situation. If you don't know what to do, just ask our heavenly Father for wisdom and an understanding heart.

Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless. With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies.  — Psalm 108:12-13 (NIV) With God we gain the victory. ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty (Zechariah 4:6). With God all things are possible. Abide in Him and you will overcome all obstacles and stand victorious!

“For who is God, except the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God? God is my strength and power, and He makes my way perfect.”  — 2 Samuel 22:32-33 (NKJV) God has begun a work of perfection in each one of us. As we allow His power and strength to work through us and guide us along on the path of life, our way will be secure. The LORD, our God is an immovable rock, we can rely on Him at all times, and in every situation. Praise the LORD!

A hostile world! I called to God, to my God I cried out.
 From his palace he heard me call;
 my cry brought me right into his presence—
 a private audience! — 2 Samuel 22:7 (The Message) When the world is hostile, cry out to God. Your cry for help reaches His ears and brings you right into His Presence, a private audience with our heavenly Father. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most (Hebrews 4:16, NLT). Amen!

“For You are my lamp, O LORD; The LORD shall enlighten my darkness.  For by You I can run against a troop;  By my God I can leap over a wall.  As for God, His way is perfect;  The word of the LORD is proven;  He is a shield to all who trust in Him. ”   — 2 Samuel 22:29-31 (NKJV) Our God is a God of transformation. He turns our darkness into light. He takes the broken things in our lives and makes them whole again. God brings dead things back to life. He brings healing to the sick. With Him, the impossible, becomes possible. He is perfect in all His ways!

Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.— Psalm 107:8-9 (NKJV) Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled (Luke 6:21). Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst (John 6:35). If you soul is longing for something more, Jesus Christ is the answer. As we take in His goodness, He satisfies our souls. Thank you Jesus!

Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help. — Hebrews 4:14-16 (The Message) Jesus is our compassionate High Priest. He is able to sympathize with our weaknesses. Jesus is in touch with everything that we go through. He has restored us back into a right relationship with God, that of Father and son or daughter, and has given us access to His kingdom. Why try to do it on your own when you can accept the help we have in Christ Jesus?