1 Peter 5:7 (NRSV) — 7 Cast all your anxiety on him, 

because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) — 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, 

for he cares about you.

1 Peter 5:7 (The Message) — 7 Live carefree before God; 

he is most careful with you.

Matthew 6:28 (NRSV) — 28 ... Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; 

they neither toil nor spin,

Matthew 6:25 (NRSV) — 25 Therefore I tell you, 

do not worry about your life, ...

Philippians 4:6 (NRSV) — 6 Do not worry about anything, 

but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving 

let your requests be made known to God.

Philippians 4:6 (NLT) — 6 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 (The Message) — 6 Don’t fret or worry. 

Instead of worrying, pray. 

Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, 

letting God know your concerns.

Resolve this day to not allow

your needs to become anxieties.

Breath deeply!

Relax!

Release your desires to Him

Who knows exactly how 

they are already resolved!

AND REJOICE! 

Psalm 61:2–4 (NRSV) — 2 From the end of the earth I call to you, when my heart is faint. 

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I; 

3 for you are my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.

4 Let me abide in your tent forever, 

find refuge under the shelter of your wings. 

Selah

Psalm 61:2–4 (The Message) — 2 When I’m far from anywhere, down to my last gasp, 

I call out, “Guide me up High Rock Mountain!” 

3 You’ve always given me breathing room, a place to get away from it all, 

4 A lifetime pass to your safe-house, 

an open invitation as your guest.

Psalm 62:7 (NRSV) — 7 On God rests my deliverance and my honor; 

my mighty rock, my refuge is in God.

Psalm 62:2 (NRSV) — 2 He alone is my rock and my salvation, 

my fortress; 

I shall never be shaken.  

Psalm 62:2 (The Message) — 2 He’s solid rock under my feet, 

breathing room for my soul, 

An impregnable castle:

I’m set for life.

Psalm 94:22 (NLT) — 22 ... the Lord is my fortress; 

my God is the mighty rock where I hide.

Jesus said: I shall never leave you or forsake you.

I am with you!

Our peace, safety and security rests IN Jesus -

 our Rock and our Salvation!

Hallelujah!

Isaiah 45:2–3 (NRSV) — 2 I will go before you and level the mountains, 

I will break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut through the bars of iron,

3 I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, 

so that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who call you by your name.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) — 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. 

“They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

1 John 1:7 (NRSV) — 7 but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, 

we have fellowship with one another, 

and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

1 John 1:7 (NLT) — 7 But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, 

then we have fellowship with each other, 

and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.

2 Corinthians 5:7 (NRSV) — 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight.

He Who calls us is faithful

to see us through every stage of our journey.

God paves the way for us ...

walk faith-fully, confidently and courageously

in His Footsteps today.

Amen.

Matthew 25:21 (NRSV) — 21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; 

you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; 

enter into the joy of your master.’

Matthew 25:21 (NLT) — 21 “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, 

so now I will give you many more responsibilities. 

Let’s celebrate together!’

Romans 5:3–5 (NLT) — 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, 

for we know that they help us develop endurance. 

4 And endurance develops strength of character, 

and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 

5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. 

For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit 

to fill our hearts with his love.

Romans 5:3–5 (The Message) — 3 There’s more to come: 

We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, 

because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, 

4 and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, 

keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. 

5 In alert expectancy such as this, we’re never left feeling shortchanged. 

Quite the contrary—we can’t round up enough containers to hold everything 

God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit!

Our Gracious God sees your good works.

He honours you!

Know that He notices all your goodness

and that heaven rejoices ...

even when earth does not notice.

Rest secure in His Love today.

Psalm 97:1 (NRSV) — 1 The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!

Psalm 5:11 (NRSV) — 11 But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; 

let them ever sing for joy. 

Spread your protection over them, 

so that those who love your name may exult in you.

Psalm 31:7 (NRSV) — 7 I will exult and rejoice in your steadfast love, 

because you have seen my affliction; 

you have taken heed of my adversities,

Psalm 31:7–8 (The Message) — 7 I’m leaping and singing in the circle of your love; 

you saw my pain, you disarmed my tormentors, 

8 You didn’t leave me in their clutches 

but gave me room to breathe.

Psalm 16:8–9 (NRSV) — 8 I keep the Lord always before me; 

because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; 

my body also rests secure.

Psalm 16:8–9 (The Message) — 8 Day and night I’ll stick with God; 

I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go. 

9 I’m happy from the inside out, 

and from the outside in, I’m firmly formed.

God Who perfectly created the heavens and the earth

is transforming your perfectly into His Image!

Your body can rest secure 

as your glad heart and soul rejoice!

Amen.

Romans 5:8 (NRSV) — 8 But God proves his love for us 

in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8 (The Message) — 8 But God put his love on the line for us 

by offering his Son in sacrificial death 

while we were of no use whatever to him.

1 Corinthians 8:3 (NRSV) — 3 but anyone who loves God is known by him.

1 Corinthians 8:3 (The Message) — 3 We never really know enough 

until we recognize that God alone knows it all.

Ephesians 3:16–18 (NLT) — 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources 

he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 

17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. 

Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. 

18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, 

how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.

2 Thessalonians 3:5 (NRSV) — 5 May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God 

and to the steadfastness of Christ.

2 Thessalonians 3:5 (NLT) — 5 May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding  

and expression of the love of God 

and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.

Jesus is LOVE.

His Love changes us from glory to glory.

It is not an instant fix.

It is a Promise ...

of gradual transformation

into His Image.

This is quite AMAZING ...

Enjoy!

Psalm 23:3 (NRSV) — 3 he restores my soul. 

He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.

Psalm 23:3 (NLT) — 3 He renews my strength. 

He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

Psalm 23:3 (The Message) — 3 True to your word, 

you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.

Isaiah 58:12 (NRSV) — 12 Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt;

 you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; 

you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in.

Isaiah 58:12 (The Message) — 12 You’ll use the old rubble of past lives to build anew, 

rebuild the foundations from out of your past. 

You’ll be known as those who can fix anything, 

restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate, make the community livable again

1 Peter 5:10 (NRSV) — 10 And after you have suffered for a little while, 

the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, 

will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.

1 Peter 5:10 (NLT) — 10 In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory 

by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, 

he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and 

he will place you on a firm foundation.

Papa God uses the life we bring to Him

to heal us, restore us, renew us

and thus, with integrity of faith,

we reach out to others and 

point them to Jesus Christ,

our God of all Healing.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NRSV) — 11 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, 

plans for your welfare and not for harm, 

to give you a future with hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 (The Message) — 11 I know what I’m doing. 

I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, 

not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.

Isaiah 45:2–3 (NRSV) — 2 I will go before you and level the mountains, 

I will break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut through the bars of iron, 

3 I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, 

so that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who call you by your name.

Isaiah 45:2–3 (The Message) — 2 “I’ll go ahead of you, clearing and paving the road. 

I’ll break down bronze city gates, smash padlocks, kick down barred entrances. 

3 I’ll lead you to buried treasures, secret caches of valuables— 

Confirmations that it is, in fact, I, God, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name.

Sometimes we are in a place

where we are unable to see 

'the forest for the trees'.

Remember His Promise

to always go before us, demolishing barriers

in order to reveal His Plans and Purposes to us.

And so we wait ...

with expectant hearts.

Amen

Luke 19:10 (NRSV) — 10 For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.

Luke 19:10 (The Message) — 10 For the Son of Man came to find and restore the lost.

Acts 2:21 (NLT) — 21 But everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Acts 2:21 (The Message) — 21 And whoever calls out for help to me, God, will be saved.

1 Corinthians 1:18 (NRSV) — 18 For the message about the cross is foolishness 

to those who are perishing, 

but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:18 (NLT) — 18 The message of the cross is foolish 

to those who are headed for destruction! 

But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:18 (The Message) — 18 The Message that points to Christ on the Cross 

seems like sheer silliness to those hell-bent on destruction, 

but for those on the way of salvation it makes perfect sense. 

This is the way God works, and most powerfully as it turns out.

We declare this day that

we are not ashamed of the Gospel

for it is the Power of God

at work saving everyone

who believes!

!YAY!

John 15:16 (NRSV) — 16 You did not choose me but I chose you. 

And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, 

so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name.

John 15:16 (The Message) — 16 “You didn’t choose me, remember; 

I chose you, and put you in the world to bear fruit, fruit that won’t spoil. 

As fruit bearers, whatever you ask the Father in relation to me, he gives you.

1 Peter 3:4 (NRSV) — 4 ... let your adornment be the inner self 

with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, 

which is very precious in God’s sight.

1 Peter 3:4 (NLT) — 4 You clothe yourselves with the beauty that comes from within, 

the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, 

which is so precious to God.

Colossians 3:10 (NRSV) — 10 [You] have clothed yourselves with the new self, 

which is being renewed in knowledge 

according to the image of its creator.

Colossians 3:10 (The Message) — 10 Now you’re dressed in a new wardrobe. 

Every item of your new way of life is custom-made by the Creator, 

with his label on it. 

All the old fashions are now obsolete.

Your beauty is His Beauty within you!

You have been made anew in His Image!

Rejoice in your newness of life and 

LET IT SHINE!

Hallelujah.

The Word of God is living and active,

true and reliable ...

I know you read it daily!

Bless you!

Amen.

John 20:23 (NRSV) — 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; 

if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”

John 20:23 (The Message) — 23 “If you forgive someone’s sins, they’re gone for good. If you don’t forgive sins, what are you going to do with them?”

Romans 4:7 (NRSV) — 7 “Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven, 

and whose sins are covered;

Romans 4:7 (NLT) — 7 “Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, 

whose sins are put out of sight.

Ephesians 1:7 (NRSV) — 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, 

the forgiveness of our trespasses, 

according to the riches of his grace

Ephesians 1:7 (NLT) — 7 He is so rich in kindness and grace that 

he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and 

forgave our sins.

1 Peter 1:22 (NRSV) — 22 Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience 

to the truth so that you have genuine mutual love, 

love one another deeply from the heart.

1 Peter 1:22 (The Message) — 22 Now that you’ve cleaned up your lives by following the truth, 

love one another as if your lives depended on it.

Forgiveness and love go hand in hand ...

Jesus did both - amazingly and frequently

and so shall we for ...

IN Him we live and move and have our being!

Thank You Jesus!

Let these healing words from Andrew Murray's book Abide in Christ wash over your soul:

As one of His redeemed ones, you are His Delight, and all His Desire

is to you, with the longing of a love which is stronger than death, 

and which many waters cannot quench. His heart yearns after you, 

seeking your fellowship and your love. Were it needed, 

He could die again to possess you. As the Father loved the Son, and could not 

live without Him, could not be God the blessed without Him—

so Jesus loves you. His life is bound up in yours; you are to Him 

inexpressibly more indispensable and precious

 than you ever can know. You are one with Him. 

“As the Father hath loved me, so I have loved you.” 

What a love!

Be a bridge-builder afresh in your life today!

Rejoice in our Father's love!

Receive anew His healing comfort!

Hallelujah!

2 Chronicles 16:9 (NRSV) — 9 For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the entire earth, 

to strengthen those whose heart is true to him. ...

2 Chronicles 16:9 (The Message) — 9 God is always on the alert, 

constantly on the lookout for people who are totally committed to him. ...

Matthew 5:8 (NRSV) — 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

2 Thessalonians 3:5 (NLT) — 5 May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.

When our eyes are focused on Jesus

and our hearts in tune with His

our prayers are in unified harmony

with the God who loves and cares for us.

He matters to us!

We matter to Him!

Amen.

Joel 2:25 (NLT) — 25 The Lord says, “I will give you back what you lost to the swarming locusts, the hopping locusts, the stripping locusts, and the cutting locusts....

Jeremiah 30:17 (NLT) — 17 I will give you back your health and heal your wounds,” says the Lord. ...

Jeremiah 17:14 (NLT) — 14 O Lord, if you heal me, I will be truly healed; 

if you save me, I will be truly saved. 

My praises are for you alone!

Jeremiah 17:14 (The Message) — 14 God, pick up the pieces. 

Put me back together again. 

You are my praise!

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NRSV) — 17 So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: 

everything old has passed away; 

see, everything has become new!

2 Corinthians 5:17 (The Message) — 17 Now we look inside, 

and what we see is that anyone united with the Messiah 

gets a fresh start, is created new. 

The old life is gone; 

a new life burgeons! Look at it!

Your faith in our faithful God

brings healing and wholeness to you

for He is risen with healing in His Wings!

Hallelujah.

Psalm 62:1 (NRSV) — 1 For God alone my soul waits in silence; 

from him comes my salvation.

Psalm 62:1 (NLT) — 1 I wait quietly before God, 

for my victory comes from him.

Psalm 25:5 (NRSV) — 5 Lead me in your truth, and teach me, 

for you are the God of my salvation; 

for you I wait all day long.

Psalm 64:1 (NRSV) — 1 Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; 

preserve my life from the dread enemy.

Psalm 69:33 (NRSV) — 33 For the Lord hears the needy, 

and does not despise his own that are in bonds.

The noise of the world is hushed

as we wait silently before our God.

He speaks!

We hear!

We are blessed!

We go forth into the world to share His Love, Peace and Wisdom.

Psalm 139:1–6 (NLT) — 1 O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. 

2 You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. 

3 You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. 

4 You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. 

5 You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. 

6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand!

John 15:5 (NLT) — 5 Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. ...

Romans 8:1 (NLT) — 1 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 4:24 (NRSV) — 24 and to clothe yourselves with the new self, 

created according to the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

Ephesians 4:24 (NLT) — 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God—

truly righteous and holy.

God created you and knows you.

You live in Him.

You are clothed in His Righteousness and Holiness.

You have become like Him.

You are made in His Image.

Let no-one dispute that!

Amen.