Dear one, you’re not alone.

My friend, Cris, shared this verse with us this morning with some words of encouragement:

*Scripture Speaks*

I have called upon this verse more times than I can count, and every time I have, God has tenderly spoken this truth to my heart.

“Do not fear, for I am with you;

Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you, surely I will help you,

Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

Isaiah 41:10 NASB

Tuck this one away in your heart and mind.

If God has also used this verse in your life, please share it with us!

I reflected on this passage from Isaiah and others that encourage my heart.

We need encouragement, don’t we?

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It’s so easy to lose heart.

Discouraging words from people we care about.

A critical spirit.

Financial stressors—unexpected expenses.

Health challenges.

Friends who seem downcast.

But He calls us to fix our eyes on Him: not on circumstances.

He invites us to rest in His peace and snuggle into His presence.

He pours out His grace. He waits for us to dwell in those green pastures beside still waters, to be nourished in the safety of His loving watchful care.

Dear one, you’re not alone.

He sees you.

He hears you.

He understands how big this is for you.

He is always glad to be with you and treats your weaknesses tenderly.

He can do something about what you’re going through.

Let Him love you and hold you close until you remember how safe and loved you really are. You are His beloved.

(Photos © Sue Kuenzi)

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Oh Father, thank You for loving us. Even as the world around us grows more chaotic and unsettling, we can find peace and comfort in Your Presence.

Your steadfast love never changes. You offer us stability and hope.

In Your Presence, we are safe and loved. We can rest and find renewal for our hearts and minds.

Thank You.

In Jesus’ Precious Name,

Amen