From Faith to Footsteps

It's been a busy year, and this semester, "busy" doesn't begin to cover it, but I have made it a point to do something to spend time with God every day. Going through a relatively minor but still very painful and limiting injury (now make that two) has added to the stress but also added to the strength of my faith. That's usually the plan. Over the past few days I have been looking at a relatively new song by Jordan Feliz called "Faith," and it came to me as encouragement to not lose hope, keep on going, take care of myself, prepare for good things ahead. I may be down, but I am not out. God has brought me through a lot of unlikely circumstances before, He can and will do it again. My job is to believe in Him and do the little things that can help.

There is no ocean that can't be parted

There is no mountain that can't be moved

I know there's help for the heavy-hearted

The weak will find their strength renewed

You just gotta have faith

It's light for the shadows

For all your tomorrows

It's knowing He's there through the sun and the rain

It's when you believe it

Before you can see it

And you can walk on, ‘cause He's making a way

Just gotta have some faith, faith

Searching for purpose in all the waiting

Praying through so many silent hours

Finding a breath when you feel like fading

Learning to love where you are right now (where He's got you now)

You just gotta have faith

Remember your Rescue is standing beside you

I have to remember that there is nothing I can't get through; God will always make a way. When my heart is weighed down by all the negativity and problems of the world and anxieties of my life, He lifts me up. When I feel weak and have nothing left to give, He gives me strength and energy. He is the light that shines in the dark situations, the one who holds my future so I don't have to fear. He has given me good times as well as comfort in my bad times. I have to believe in His power and His plan before it comes. That's part of the journey. I can always find reasons to keep going. When I feel stuck, waiting for something better, I can pause in patience knowing there is a purpose. Prayers may seem unanswered, but it is just not time yet or not what I expected. Know He is hearing, and He is acting. Take time to breathe and take care of myself when I feel like things are crumbling. Find joy in the journey whether it is rough or smooth--it is all great in God's plan. Remember that God is right here with me through it all and is working everything out for my good. Walk by faith.

Verses

FAITH & BELIEF

"The righteous shall live by faith." Romans 1:17

"For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7

"But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt..." James 1:6

"Whoever believes in Him is not condemned..." John 3:18

"Jesus said, 'Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?'" John 11:40

"For it is with your heart that you believe and with your mouth that you confess your faith and are saved." Romans 10:10

"Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see...Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." Hebrews 11:1, 6

"Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him, and so your faith and hope are in God." 1 Peter 1:20

"These trials have come so that the genuineness of your faith, of greater worth than gold, may result in praise, honor, and glory when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen Him you love Him and believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy." 1 Peter 1:7-8
"For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith." 1 John 5:4
"So that your faith might not rest on human wisdom but on God's power." 1 Corinthians 2:5
"Take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one." Ephesians 6:16
"You know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." James 1:3
"Faith comes from hearing the message, through the word about Christ." Romans 10:17
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:24
"Surely the righteous will never be shaken...they will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord." Psalm 112:6-7

NOTHING GOD CANNOT DO
"I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?" Jeremiah 32:27
"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible.'" Matthew 19:26

LIGHT
"The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned." Matthew 4:16
"The light shines in the darkness..." John 1:5
"When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" John 8:12
"You are a chosen people...belonging to God that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness and into His wonderful light." 1 Peter 2:9
"This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5

HE IS WITH US
"He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." Colossians 1:17
"I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go...I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Genesis 28:15
"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing...He guides me along the right paths, for His name's sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and staff comfort me...Surely Your goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life..." Psalm 23
"The Lord watches over you--the Lord is your shade at your right hand." Psalm 121:5
"The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" Psalm 118:6
"Do you not know that you are God's temple, and that God's Spirit lives in you?" 1 Corinthians 3:16
"For this God is our God for ever and ever; He will be our guide even to the end." Psalm 48:14
"The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
"He is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18 (and 147:3)

HE IS OUR RESCUE
"The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom." 2 Timothy 4:18
"The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him." Nahum 1:7
"In You, Lord, I have taken refuge...In Your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me...Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go...You have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth." Psalm 71:1-5
"The righteous may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers Him from them all." Psalm 34:19
"He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; He rescued me because He delighted in me." Psalm 18:16-19

CARRY ON
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9
"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith...consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." Hebrews 12:1-3
"...Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:13-14
"Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand." Psalm 37:24
"Therefore, since through God's mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart." 2 Corinthians 4:1
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded." 2 Chronicles 15:7
"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him." James 1:12
"Consider it pure joy, brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:2-4

PRAYING
"The spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us...the Spirit intercedes for God's people in accordance with the will of God." Romans 8:26-27
"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." Exodus 14:14
"Jesus told the disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up." Luke 18:1
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:24
"Rejoice always, pray continually." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
"Is anyone in trouble? Let them pray." James 5:13
"the is what the Sovereign Lord says: 'In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength..." Isaiah 30:15
"Pray with the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people." Ephesians 6:18
"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing but the body is weak." Matthew 26:41
"Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy. In Your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief." Psalm 143:1
"Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. When I am in distress, I call to You, because You answer me." Psalm 86:6

HE WILL MAKE A WAY
"This is what the Lord says--He who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters...forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up. Do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.'" Isaiah 43:16-18
"You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand." Psalm 16:11
"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man. God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will provide a way out so that you can endure it." 1 Corinthians 10:13
"Jesus answered, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'" John 14:6
"'For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are My ways your ways,' declares the Lord. 'As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts.'" Isaiah 55:8-9

MORE FOR OUR HOPE
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31
"You wearied yourself by such going about, but you would not say, 'It is hopeless.' You found renewal of your strength, so you did not faint." Isaiah 57:10
"The Lord has made everything for its own purpose." Proverbs 16:4
"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
"Make the most of every opportunity because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:16
"All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be." Psalm 139:16

Now you can go listen to the song and sing about how you have something to have faith in, then wait and see how God responds!

Friday, September 6, 2019

"God's Not Done" --Songs and Scriptures Series

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There were a lot of times that I felt like I was just in the middle of a big mess, usually one of my own making. I've become a pretty pessimistic person. Things just kept going wrong in seemingly every way. I don't want to try a lot of times because I feel like it is pointless.
Why plan if nothing will work out? Why invest in something that will be over soon? What if I run more and get hurt again? Why try to change something if it may not make a difference?
I struggle with that in this difficult world. It seems so far gone, only worse with how fast time passes and how much life I've already lived, but I have to remember that there is still so much life ahead of me. It's an even better reason why I can start acting in faith more now. There are a lot of things that I don't notice until I'm lost and hurting. I appreciate everything so much more then. I see how life could be when I'm not taking advantage of it. I see God's work in ways I have overlooked before. I get stronger in my weaknesses. It forces me to make changes, trust more, challenge myself, my doubts, and my fears. Uncertainty makes me trust in God more fully, pain makes me persevere, weakness humbles me and makes me work harder to overcome them and get better. Through recent injury, I now have a lot more balance in my legs, awareness of issues and how to work on them, know where I'm weak and need to take better care of myself. I've been through such lows that God has brought me out of, it gives me hope. I can find joy in sorrows. I know that all these small things are part of my whole life's plan. When I don't know, He does. There is more to life than now. I will always have things to work toward. College is an amazing time, but it is only one section of time. I can't be obsessed with it or depressed with its end, but rejoice in knowing that there is also a huge future. Though I fear the unknown of where I may be in a couple years, I have hope in His plan.

God's Not Done

by Tauren Wells

Standing in your ruins, feels a lot like the end

So used to losing, you're afraid to try again

Right now all you see are ashes

Where there was a flame
The truth is that you're not forgotten

Cause grace knows your name

...There's a light you didn't notice til you're standing in the dark
And there's a strength that's growing

Inside your shattered heart

...He's got a plan, this is part of it
He's gonna finish what He started

God's not done writing your story

...God's not done with you

Even with your broken heart and your wounds and your scars

Even when you're lost and it's hard and you're falling apart

It's not over; it's only begun

So don't hide, don't run

Cause God's not done with you

What God's Word Says:

I put this verse here first, because it falls into almost every category below!
"being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you have have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of His holy people in the kingdom of light." Colossians 1:11-12

God's Plan and Your Future

"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord. 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.'" Jeremiah 29:11

"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21

"To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue...Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. The Lord works out everything to its proper end...In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." Proverbs 16:1, 3-4, 9

"I know that you can do all thins; no purpose of yours can be thwarted." Job 42:2

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

"Since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect." Hebrews 11:40

"'For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,' declares the Lord." Isaiah 55:8

"In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will, in order that we..might be for the praise of His glory." Ephesians 1:11-12

"I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and I will do what I please.'" Isaiah 46:10

"Instead you ought to say, 'If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that.'" James 4:15

"so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom but on God's power." 1 Corinthians 2:5

"They did what Your power and will had decided beforehand should happen." Acts 4:28

"He has saved us and called us to a holy life--not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace." 2 Timothy 1:9

"But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all generations." Psalm 33:11

"Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this." Psalm 37:5

"for God's gifts and His call are irrevocable." Romans 11:29

Perseverance and Finishing

"Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6

"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary and what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Romans 8:18

"You know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be made mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:3-4

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

"Jesus replied, 'You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand." John 13:7

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9

"We glory in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." Romans 5:3-4

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial, because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him." James 1:12

"As for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good." 2 Thessalonians 3:13

"We want each of you to show diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized." Hebrews 6:11

"Stand firm, and you will win life." Luke 21:19

"You will be hated by everyone because of Me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved." Matthew 10:22

"Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer...Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor's crown." Revelation 2:10

"May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance." 2 Thessalonians 3:5

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us with with perseverance the race marked out for us, keeping our eyes on Jesus." Hebrews 12:1-2

Restored Joy

"I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." John 15:11

"Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete." John 16:24

"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me...Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me." Psalm 51:10, 12

Broken Hearts

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death nor mourning nor crying nor pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in Me." John 14:1

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3

"My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, You, O God, will not despise." Psalm 51:17

Patience

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him and have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

"Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when people...carry out their wicked schemes." Psalm 37:7

"But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently." Romans 8:25

"The revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay." Habakkuk 2:3

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and take heart, and wait for the Lord." Psalm 27:14

"The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9

Strength and Weakness

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31

"He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." Isaiah 40:29

"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13

"My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word." Psalm 119:28

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him." Psalm 28:7

"The Lord is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation." Psalm 118:14

"The Sovereign Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to tread on the heights." Habakkuk 3:19

Light and Darkness

"The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned." Matthew 4:16 and Isaiah 9:2

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5

"You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light." Psalm 18:28

"For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light and find out what pleases the Lord." Ephesians 5:8

"...God's special possession that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness and into His wonderful light." 1 Peter 2:9

"for God who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Christ." 2 Corinthians 4:6

"But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin." 1 John 1:7

"You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness." 1 Thessalonians 5:5

"Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." Ephesians 5:14

God Will Never Leave Us

"into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you." 1 Peter 1:4

"Cast your cares on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken." Psalm 55:22

"The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8

"Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord my God is with you. H will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the Lord is finished." 1 Chronicles 28:20

"I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Genesis 28:15

"For the Lord will not reject His people; He will never forsake His inheritance." Psalm 94:14

Live for the Lord

"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace." Acts 20:24

"If we live, we live for the Lord; if we die, we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord." Romans 14:8

"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

"Do it Again" --Songs and Scriptures Series

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--from my journal:
I thought surely by now I wouldn't be dealing with basically the same or related injuries from February, wouldn't be staying up so late, not getting enough or the right things to drink or eat, not moving past planning projects to actually doing them, etc, but I still have the same struggles. But every time God has never failed to bring me through the deepest pits. I keep waiting for my body to heal, but I know the main issues are in His hands. He's already won my salvation and eternity and planned out my life. Though there are many dark times, there is always a new morning and sunshine to look ahead to. God's word will stick to its promises. There will always be things I can sing about. He is always enough. I do not need health, money, school, sport, friends, family, anything. All I need is God's love. His promises to always be with me, always love me and care for me, provide, protect, give a hope and a future, save me a place in heaven, and more are still there and always will be. He is my confidence when the rest of the world fails (well, before the world fails!). He has never failed me. I've seen Him do things in my life that could not even be possible any other way. He's done it once and even again already. I can have full faith that He can work miracles again.

Do It Again by Elevation Worship

Walking around these walls

I thought by now they’d fall

But You have never failed me yet

Waiting for change to come

Knowing the battle’s won

For You have never failed me yet

…I know the night won’t last

Your word will come to pass

My heart will sing your praise again

Jesus You’re still enough

Keep me within Your love

My heart will sing Your praise again

…I’ve seen You move

You move the mountains

And I believe I’ll see You do it again

You made a way

When there was no way

And I believe I’ll see You do it again

Your promise still stands

Great is Your faithfulness, Your faithfulness

I’m still in Your hands

This is my confidence, You never fail

…This is my confidence, You’ve never failed me yet

What God's Word Says:

He is faithful

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8

“We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.” Hebrews 6:11

“If we are faithless, He remains faithful…” 2 Timothy 2:13

“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. We have confidence…may the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5

“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.” Deuteronomy 7:9

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be temped beyond what you can bear. When you are tempted, He will provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23

“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Then you will call on Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:11-13

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23

“Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6

“The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24

“Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness You have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.” Isaiah 25:1

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6

“Praise be to the Lord who has given rest to His people…just as He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He gave through His servant Moses.” 1 Kings 8:56

“Proclaiming Your love in the morning and Your faithfulness at night.” Psalm 92:2

“The works of His hands are faithful and just; all His precepts are trustworthy. They are established forever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.” Psalm 111:7-8

“Love never fails…” 1 Corinthians 13:8

“For no word from God will ever fail.” Luke 1:37

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.” Luke 21:33 and Matthew 24:35

“So is My word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11

He will never leave us

“…God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.” Matthew 24:35

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Isaiah 43:2

“The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8

“My God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4

“The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you…” 2 Peter 3:9

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

There will be good things to come from our trials if we hope and persevere

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial, because having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12

“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You.” Psalm 9:9-10

“Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness and broke away their chains. Let them give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for mankind.” Psalm 107:13-15

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.” Hebrews 10:36

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you can be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4

“We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3-4

“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my savior and my God.” Psalm 42:5

“Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.” Jeremiah 17:14

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12

He will make a way

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6

“’Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My love for you will not be shaken, nor will my covenant of peace be removed’ says the Lord, who has compassion on you.” Isaiah 54:10

We will win in the end

“I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.” Psalm 18:3

“Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer…be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.” Revelation 2:10

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” John 10:10

“For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5

“For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” Deuteronomy 20:4

“The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.” Proverbs 21:31

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57

“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that He considered me trustworthy, appointing me to His service.” 1 Timothy 1:12

Faith and confidence

“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16

“So do not throw away your confidence, for it will be richly rewarded.” Hebrews 10:35

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we have asked of Him.” 1 John 5:14-15

“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Hebrews 13:6

“…if I have a faith that can move mountains but do not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2

“’Have faith in God,’ Jesus answered. ‘Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:22-24

“He replied, ‘…Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’” Matthew 17:20

“Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt…you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Matthew 21:21

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

"More Than Anything" --Songs and Scripture Series

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