(photo from pexels) My daughter, Keep your eyes on Me, your prize. Continue in My love–even to the unlovely. Keep trusting Me for the needs you encounter. I am your supply. Never tire of resting in Me. I love your petitions and praises. I have planned your steps. Trust Me for every one. Father God, Help me to remember and do Your Word.
Isaiah 60:15 Whereas you have been forsaken and hated with no one passing through, I will make you an everlasting pride, a joy from generation to generation. Have you ever felt God has abandoned you? That He has forgotten your name? That you no longer matter to Him? If so, take heart. This scripture is for you. Even from the first word, “whereas” this is meant to encourage you. “Whereas” carries a meaning of “being burdened, oppressed, in subjection or…
Matthew 14:27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Jesus directed His disciples to row across the Sea of Galilee at sundown while He stayed behind to pray. After they had rowed for many hours in contrary winds they were worn ragged. Between three and six in the morning, they saw something coming toward them and were terrified. They thought it was a ghost. Jesus called to them to take courage;…
I Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. This scripture has so many rich words in it, yet it appears so short and simple. Here Paul tells us to be alert. That means, “to watch, give strict attention to, be cautious, active, take heed lest some destructive calamity may suddenly overtake one because of remission and idleness.” Stand firm carries the connotation of perseverance and persistence. We are to keep on…