God Loves You

 “The steadfast love of the Lord

never ceases.”

Lamentations 3:22-23

“God’s love for you is boundless and unconditional.  He created you, He loves you even when you don’t deserve it, He offers forgiveness, He heals your wounds, He provides for your needs, He guides your path, He is always present, and He is a source of comfort and joy!!!

~ anonymous 

Keep Calm

 “Be careful, keep calm and don’t be afraid,

Do not lose heart.”

Isaiah 7:4

God wants you to trust Him in every situation. When you put all of your trust in God, you will be calm and not afraid. There is nothing to fear when God is on your side.

Jesus paid the price for your life and said He would never leave you. Since He did that, you have a reason to be calm in spite of all the threats going on around you in your life. All those threats are just smoldering firewood that God can control and put out, in His time and way.

Trust God today and be calm.

I pray today that you will know God is in control; that you will know the peace of God in your life; that you will not fear any threats in your life; and that God will calm your heart and mind.

~ insights from Tom.com

Our Plans

 “In their hearts humans plans their course,

but the Lord establishes their steps.”

Proverbs 16:9

“This verse calls us to be proactive in our planning while also acknowledging God’s supreme authority and guidance in our lives.  We should humbly make plans and strive to do our best, but ultimately, trust God’s direction and timing.”

~ anonymous 

May His Light Shine Upon You

“The Lord bless you and keep you;

the Lord make his face shine on you

and be gracious to you;

the Lord turn his face toward you

and give you peace.”

Numbers 6:24-25

 “Shine upon signifies God’s favor, blessing, and presence.  It’s a metaphor for God’s illuminating one’s path and granting peace and well-being.

The prayer reflects a desire for God’s guidance and protection, particularly in times uncertainty and difficulty.

The idea of God’s light shining on His people connects to the belief in God’s ultimate revelation in Jesus Christ, who is described as the “light of the world.”

The phrase also serves as a reminder to live in a way that reflects God’s light, by demonstrating compassion, kindness, and love towards others.”

~ anonymous 

Praying With Confidance

 “This is the confidence we have in approaching God:

that if we ask anything according to

his will, he hears us.”

1John 5:14

“The emphasis here is on God’s will, not our will.  When we communicate with God, we don’t demand what we want; rather we discuss with Him what he wants for us.  If we align our prayers to His will, He will listen and we can be certain that if He listens, He will give us a definite answer.  Start praying with confidence.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

The Lord’s Steadfast Love

 “The steadfast love of the Lord never

ceases, his mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning; great is his faithfulness.”

Lamentations 3:22-23

“Each sunrise brings with it the assurance of God’s unwavering love and fresh mercies.  Just as the dawn breaks each morning, God’s faithfulness renews our spirits daily, offering us the chance to start anew.”

Life Application Study Bible

Give God Your Worries

 

1 Peter 5:7

“Give all your worries to God, for he cares about you.”

God desires to take care of whatever may be concerning you today. He invites you to give your worries and cares to Him simply because He loves you! How do you give Him your cares? First of all, understand that cares show up in your mind. When negative, self-defeating thoughts of worry come, you have to recognize them as cares and replace them with the Word of God. For example, if you are concerned about a need today, say out loud, “My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory.” If you have fear about something, say out loud, “God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.” If you have sickness in your body, declare, “By His stripes I am healed.” As you meditate on the truth and focus your heart and mind on the Father, those cares and concerns will disappear. Then, thank Him for giving you peace and joy. Thank Him for working in your life. As you keep an attitude of faith and expectancy, give Him your worries and cares and get ready for the blessing He has for your future!

A Prayer for Today

"Father in heaven, I come to You today casting my cares on You. I choose to believe Your Word and trust that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. I give You all the praise and glory in Jesus’ name. Amen." ~Joel Osteen Devotional