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Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
Psalm 34:8, ESV
We often think asking God for help or seeking Him is weakness, but that is when we fail to remember/realize we are inherently weak.
When we are reminded of the promises of God and His faithfulness, we find His strength and faithfulness in our own lives.
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
Psalm 119:114, ESV
Many of us like escapism, getting away from our troubles through stories and events.
Yet, he Holy Spirit is our Great Comforter, reminding us of God’s promises through His Word.
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
Psalm 145:18, ESV
We want God to do things our way, but He draws nearest to those who seek His will. We seek His will more as we move with the Holy Spirit who conforms our will to God’s, drawing us ever nearer to God.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4, ESV
We want to handle things in this life on our own, but when we let the Holy Spirit guide our prayers and lead us to trust that God is in control – even to correct us in our sin – we find the peace of His power and guidance.
but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.
Psalm 147:11, ESV
We please God by obeying His commands and loving others, and we feel His joy by the Holy Spirit – God in us.
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
Psalm 56:3, ESV
Our sin has spoiled this world, and it makes life hard.
But God has a plan, and we can trust that He has it all under control.
Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!
Psalm 105:1, ESV
It is God who does all things well. He has created everything, He has redeemed us through the blood of Christ, and He one day will restore all things.
Let us give Him our thanks and praise.
I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds.
Psalm 77:11-12, ESV
We are pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things, wanting to do whateverwe want.
Except when we consider that there is God, who created everything, including us to whom He gave His likeness.
And then, in the midst of our sin and rebellion against Him, He came to us to redeem us.
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!
Psalm 143:10, ESV
We naturally want to do our own thing our own way. We must submit ourselves to the will of God, the Holy Spirit guiding us in all truth and transforming us into the image of Christ.
But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress.
Psalm 59:16, ESV
God can handle anything in His sovereignty over everything. We can trust Him, whether this life going well or we are at our wits’ end from fear, frustration, or pain.
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