A little encouragement from Joy:
Here is a blessing: “May we trust Him whose power is inexhaustible, whose love is unbreakable, whose kindness is unchangeable, whose faithfulness is unfailing, whose wisdom is unfathomable.” ~a quote from Charles Spurgeon.
That’s why you and I can go to sleep tonight in peace.
T- Total
R- Reliance
U- Under
S- Stressful
T- Times
Are you feeling any stress? My friend, God’s got you. He is surrounding you and me with peace. Are you tired? I’ve talked to several friends, and folks are tired. I think it’s a ploy of the enemy to wear us out and to question God. So we have to remember, it’s the joy of the Lord that is our strength. If I have one word for you, it’s “rest.” Rest is a great tool to defeat the enemy. Not fear, not confusion, not stress…but rest.
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Use these scriptures about trust, rest, and God’s goodness to encourage yourself. Read them out loud, use them in your prayers, write them down…do whatever you need to do to get the truth of God’s Word into your heart!
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3.5 NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Philippians 4.6 NLT
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Philippians 4.13 NLT
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
Psalm 46.1 NLT
Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
2 Corinthians 12.9 NLT
And we know that 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
But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
Jeremiah 17.7 NLT
But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
Psalms 56.3 NLT
We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.
1 John 4.16 NLT
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 91.1-2 NIV
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Matthew 11.28-29 NLT
And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2.6-7 NIV
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Titus 3.4-6 NIV
How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! The children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.
Psalm 36.7 AMP
Prayer Time:
Lord God, these are scary times we’re living in. When I feel tempted to worry or stress, help me to remember the truth of Your Word. I don’t want to lean on my own understanding, but put all my trust in You. When I start to worry, remind me to bring it to You- to lay my burdens at Your feet and rest in Your goodness and Your graciousness towards me. You are my shelter, my refuge, and my protection. Amen.
Do you have favorite scriptures to think about when you’re feeling afraid or stressed?
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God bless you. Stay hopeful! ❤️
