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“ We put our hope in the LORD. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, LORD, for our hope is in you alone. ” — Psalms 33:20-22 (NLT) Sing for joy in Yahweh, O righteous ones; Praise is becoming to the upright. (Psalms 33:1 LSB) He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the lovingkindness of Yahweh. (Psalms 33:5 LSB) …the LORD’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken. (See Psalms 33:11 NLT) Human strength and the weapons of man are false hopes for victory; they may seem mighty, but they will always disappoint. (Psalms 33:17 TPT) But the LORD watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love. He rescues them from death and keeps them alive in times of famine. (Psalms 33:18-19 NLT) The LORD shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The LORD shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even foreverm...

He refreshes and restores my soul (life); He leads me in the paths of righteousness 
for His name’s sake. — Psalms 23:3 (AMP) Yahweh leads us in the paths of righteousness. He shows us the right way to go and the right attitude and actions. Our part is to be obedient and follow Him. Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever. (1 John 2:17 NASB1995) So repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God—seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord [restoring you like a cool wind on a hot day]; (Acts 3:...

The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the LORD’s doing, and it is wonderful to see. This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. — Psalm 118:22-24 (NLT) God saw you before you were born. Every day of your life was recorded in His book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. (See Psalm 139:16 NLT) Therefore, whatever challenges you face today, know that Yahweh has already worked them out. Trust in His lovingkindness. Let your heart rejoice in His salvation. (See Psalm 13:5 NASB1995) He is faithful. The righteous person faces many troubles, but the LORD comes to the rescue each time. (See Psalm 34:19 NLT) ‘May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.’ — Numbers 6:24-26 (NLT)

for we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises] —  — 2 Corinthians 5:7 (AMP) May we live our lives in alignment with our trust and belief in YAHWEH, His goodness, and His faithfulness to fulfill every Word He has spoken. Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Jesus.” (See John 14:1) It’s what we trust in but don’t yet see that keeps us going. (See 2 Corinthians 5:7 MSG) For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. (2 Corinthians 4:17-18 NLT)

In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, and He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way]. — Proverbs 3:6 (AMP) Develop a close, intimate relationship with our heavenly Father. We get to know the LORD, as we spend time with Him, reading the Bible and praying (talking AND listening). As we read His Word, it reveals His character and nature and tells us how to walk in His ways. Acknowledge His greatness and Supreme authority over all. He is El Elyon, the God Most High and Elohim, the all-powerful Creator of the universe. He knows all and He already has a path marked out for you. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. (Proverbs 3:6 MSG)  Don’t think for a moment that you know it all, for wisdom comes when you adore him with undivided devotion and avoid everything that’s wrong.  — Proverbs 3:7 (TPT)

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. — Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV) And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place. And since we have a great High Priest who rules over God’s house, let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water. (Hebrews 10:19-22 NLT)  …let us hold fast our confession of faith and cling tenaciously to our absolute trust in Jesus, the Son of God, as Savior. (See Hebrews 4:14 AMP)

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. — Hebrews 11:6 (NASB) In order to please God we MUST the Word says, believe that God exists AND that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him. Let us (Believers) love the LORD, with all our hearts, minds and souls and earnestly and diligently seek Him, at all times (not just on Sunday morning or when we are in trouble). “ No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him. ” (1 Corinthians 2:9 NLT) “ However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth? ” — Luke 18:8b (NASB)

Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” — John 8:12 (NASB) You’re sons of Light, daughters of Day. We live under wide open skies and know where we stand. So let’s not sleepwalk through life like those others. Let’s keep our eyes open and be smart. People sleep at night and get drunk at night. But not us! Since we’re creatures of Day, let’s act like it. Walk out into the daylight sober, dressed up in faith, love, and the hope of salvation. (1 Thessalonians 5:5-8 MSG) If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. (1 John 1:7) Come. Let us walk, live and play in the light of the LORD!

The LORD will give [unyielding and impenetrable] strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace. — Psalm 29:11 (AMP) The LORD has armed His people with strength for the battle. (Psalm 18:39) With the strength that He gives we can withstand the storms, overcome obstacles and triumph over tragedy. When we fall, it's His strength that allows us to get back up again and go forward to walk in victory. Always remember, the LORD is the strength of your life. (Psalm 27:1) He blesses his people with peace. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]. (Philippians 4:7 AMP)

This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. — Psalm 118:24 (NKJV) Let us rejoice in the goodness of God, that He allowed us to see another day. We can rejoice in the fact that God is with us, and no matter what challenges arise today, we know the He will bring us through it. With God on our side, we cannot fail. So, don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT). Amen!

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. — Psalm 55:22 (NIV) First  Peter 5:7 (AMP) tells us to cast the whole of our care [all our anxieties, all our worries, all our concerns, [once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you… The LORD lavishes His love on us and does not desire for us to be overburdened with the cares of this world. They will choke the life out of you. Surely God is our help; the Lord is the one who sustains us (Psalm 54:4). Cast your cares on Him and do not take them back again.

...in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed. — Exodus 31:17b (NKJV) Are you tired or totally burned out? Let us follow the LORD’s example and take one day out of the seven God gives us to rest. God rested after creating the heavens and the earth, certainly we can rest from all our works. When we take time to rest, in the LORD, He will refresh us. A time of refreshing gives us new strength and energy; it reinvigorates. Hit the pause button and let your mind and body be still. Rest in the knowledge that He alone is God. It's all about Him!

The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high.  — Proverbs 29:25 (AMP) The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? (Psalm 27:1) The fear of people and what they think, will hinder us from doing God's will. Let us put our trust in the Lord and keep it there. God is a shield to those who put their trust in Him (Proverbs 30:5). Do not be moved by what you can see, but by the God you believe in. T otally R ely U pon our S trong T ower!

When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” — Matthew 16:13-15 (NKJV) Who do you say Jesus is? Maybe you know Him as, the bread of life, the one who comes down from heaven and gives abundant life to the world (John 6:33). Do you know Him as the light of the world? He will turn your darkness to light. Can you say, He is the ONLY way, the truth and the life? Yes, He is also the Prince of Peace and He has given us His peace. Let us be like Simon Peter and declare, “Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God!”

They won the victory over him because of the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life so much that they refused to give it up. Revelation 12:11 (GW) The people of God overcome Satan by the blood of Jesus Christ and the word of our testimony. What are you saying? Tell people the good news about what God has done in your life. Tell about the goodness, grace and mercy He has shown to you. Proclaim the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior of the world.

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously,  and he will give you everything you need.  “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries.  Today’s trouble is enough for today.  — Matthew 6:33-34 (NLT) Seek God's Kingdom first and foremost and all your needs will be met. Strive to do things His way. Do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow. Instead, focus on today and the things that are within your control. In God's great wisdom, He only gives us one day at a time. Glory to God! Love, Jackie

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him, who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. —Hebrews 12:2-3 (NIV) What the above Scriptures convey to me is that if we consider Jesus and all He went through, then we will not grow weary and lose heart. When we look at the final glorious outcome of Jesus it will give us courage to carry on and reach our final destination of victory and glory. If you are in the thick of tough times, consider Jesus and endure.  Love, Jackie