My heart is heavy these days folks, no denying it. I do not flippantly say, "I'll pray for you." If I say it, I do it. I guess that's integrity, for better or worse. Lately though, my prayer list is getting too sad, and too long. I want to pray, but the words aren't there. Tonight I found myself looking for a few verses from God's word to spur me along. And I found these. They helped me, and I hope that they can help you too. I look forward to the day I look back and find this post, and can see all the ways that the Lord answered my prayers. He is faithful.
God is my protection. "I come to You for protection, O Lord, my God. Save me from my persecutors-rescue me!" Psalm 7:1 (nlt)
God is my Strength. "I love you, Lord, You are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my Savior. My God is my rock in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me and my place of safety. I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and He saved me from my enemies." Psalm 18:1-3 (nlt)
God is close to the Brokenhearted. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." Psalm 34:18 (nlt)
God Has a Plan for your Life. "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, they are plans for good, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 (nlt)
Nothing Can Separate Us from God's love. "Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love? Does it mean He no longer loves us if we have calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger or threatened with death? No! Despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us." Romans 8:35-37
God Works All Things Together. And we know God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them." Romans 8:28 (nlt)
God hears my cry. "I love the Lord because He hears my voice and prayer for mercy. I will pray as long as I have breath." Psalm 116:1-2 (nlt)
Faith Gives Us Peace. "Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen. It gives us assurance about things we cannot see." Hebrews 11:1 (nlt)
Interesting how words written thousands of years ago are alive and vibrant, and just what I needed to know, today.
Thanks for sharing those verses alltogether! I need them right now too! ((Hugs))
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You are an awesome sister and such a great encourager! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing God's promises! He is so good! Yes, I believe years from now you will look back and see God's faithfulness in your life and your family's! Its such a blessing to come to your blog and read such inspiring and uplifting words! Love you guys!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post.
ReplyDeleteLoved this, Tanya. I read the first three and felt encouraged. I'm coming back tomorrow to read the rest. I REALLY appreciate that you truly pray when you say you will. I know your prayer was heard for me! We're planning on being in church Sunday, can't wait to see you! Love, Molly
ReplyDeleteThanks Tayna i really needed this today! It surely has been such a hard week in whatcom county and now today another hard day Thanks i really needed those words! Love, Katie
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