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The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18, ESV
Our Lord understands us completely, and those who can be humble and admit their hurts and needs are closer to Him than they may realize and will see Him one day face to face.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 91:1-2, ESV
The Church (and therefore the people) may be the Temple of God (so we should love the Church), but it is the Lord Himself who is our hope and redemption.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
Psalm 100:4-5, ESV
Daily approach God in prayer, thanking Him that Jesus has made away for us to draw near, because of His sacrifice made in perfect love.
Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
Psalm 126:5, ESV
Hard work can lead to good results.
Doing the Lord’s work in this life often will be hard, but the eternal rewards are with any sacrifice.
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
Psalm 107:1, ESV
God showed His goodness and love through the cross. We should always be thankful for our salvation.
Delight yourself in the Lord , and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4, ESV
As we draw near to God more and more, our desire becomes more and more for God. (But He also likes giving us gifts!)
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
Psalm 9:1, ESV
God has done all things well: Creation, Redemption, and Renewal of His people (and eventually all of Creation) especially.
Give thanks to God for His great works.
The earth is the Lord ’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein
Psalm 24:1, ESV
God is in control. As our Maker, He gets to decide what happens with everything, including us.
Turn to Him. Trust Him.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
Psalm 23:1-2, ESV
No matter what life brings, God gives us peace and rest. It is a gift of His Sabbath.
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Psalm 46:10, ESV
Why do we share the Gospel? We trust that God is in control and will one day dwell with His people on a new Earth.
This is our hope and peace.
a simple man of God 