be encouraged

This is one of my favorite promises.

 

There are times in this life when I need 

to be carried, sustained, and rescued...

when I just can't handle it all on my own.

 

Have you felt that recently?

Do you need rescue?

 

I believe that the God who made you 

also cares about you. He knows exactly 

what you need, and promises to help. 

 

And how do I know this?

Because He's carrying me too.

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grace

Anyone else out there struggle to

keep the right perspective?

I get tripped up so easily in this -

constantly striving for perfection, then 

being frustrated when I inevitably fail. 

That's why I cling to the reminder

that God's glorious grace is freely 

given through Jesus.  (Eph 1:6) 

Thankfully, it's not about me trying 

harder.  Because of Jesus and the riches 

of God's grace, I've already been given

more wisdom & strength then I could 

ever come up with on my own. 

Anyone else need to step 

out of the way, and

 let grace replace striving?

 

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powerful promises

On days when I'm feeling tired,

burdened or overwhelmed, I return

to God's promises...and this one

is one of my favorites.

I love being reminded that God

is with me - I'm not alone.

I'm grateful that God is mighty to 

save - I don't have to save myself.

I'm blown away that God takes delight 

in me - even when I feel crummy.

I cling to the promise that when my

heart & mind are noisy - He will

calm my distress with His love.

And finally, how incredible that the

God of the universe sings over my life

with joy and triumph - because I'm His.

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strengthened

Ever notice how sneaky the enemy is when

it comes to stealing our joy and peace?

Over the last few days I've been slowly getting

more and more overwhelmed with work and 

the busyness of life.  It happens gradually...with
just a few things here and there until suddenly

it all adds up to complete stress and panic.

  This morning as I sat on the couch in tears,

my amazing hubs encouraged me to spend some

time clinging to God's promises - which was
precisely what I needed to hear.  And when
I flipped open to Isaiah 40 and 41, I found
precisely what I needed to read. 

It's refreshing to hand over my worries 

to the Creator, and so energizing to put my hope

in his power.  When I do, I realize just how

inadequate my power is, and how much
better life is when I'm letting the Spirit lead.

If you're running low on your own strength,
or trying to do things without the peace
and joy of the Spirit, take a few minutes
to read these incredible promises.  

It's sure made the difference in my day.

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truth

One of my all time favorites...


And in such gorgeous calligraphy too!


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reminder

The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell
in the house of the Lord forever.
(Psalm 23)


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Promises

"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal."
(Isaiah 26:3-4)

"In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength."
(Isaiah 30:15)


Today I'm clinging to these promises, believing that if I put my trust in Jesus, He'll give me all the peace and strength I need. Sounds simple, right?


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