Psalm 18:19 (NRSV) — 19 He brought me out into a broad place; 

he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Psalm 18:19 (NLT) — 19 He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me.

Psalm 18:19 (The Message) — 19 He stood me up on a wide-open field; 

I stood there saved—surprised to be loved!

Isaiah 43:1 (NRSV) — 1 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, 

O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: 

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; 

I have called you by name, 

you are mine.

Jeremiah 15:20 (NLT) — 20 They will fight against you like an attacking army, 

but I will make you as secure as a fortified wall of bronze. 

They will not conquer you, 

for I am with you to protect and rescue you. 

I, the Lord, have spoken!

No matter what your circumstances may be ...

No matter how dark and despairing ...

Know that the Lord our God

is on your side

and will valiantly carry you through!

Amen.

Psalm 33:4 (NLT) — 4 For the word of the Lord holds true, 

and we can trust everything he does.

Psalm 77:14 (NRSV) — 14 You are the God who works wonders; ...

Psalm 77:14 (The Message) — 14 You’re the God who makes things happen; ...

Isaiah 46:10 (NRSV) — 10 ..., “My purpose shall stand, and I will fulfill my intention,”

Isaiah 46:10 (The Message) — 10 ... Assuring you, ‘I’m in this for the long haul, 

I’ll do exactly what I set out to do,’

Romans 8:28 (NLT) — 28 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.

Give thanks that our God has revealed His Plan for you

and will continue to do so as He works ALL things

together for your good

because you love Him!

Hallelujah!

Psalm 29:3–4 (NRSV) — 3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters; 

the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. 

4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.

Psalm 116:1 (NRSV) — 1 I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my supplications.

Psalm 116:1 (NLT) — 1 I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy.

Psalm 46:10 (NLT) — 10 Be still, and know that I am God! ...

Papa God!

You hear me when I cry out to you!

You hear me when I rejoice!

May my heart be attentive to Your Still Small Voice

that is ever-present in my spirit.

You have much to say to me ...

I have much listening to do!

May we be as one this day

and forevermore.

Amen

1 Peter 2:9 (NRSV) — 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, 

God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts 

of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 Peter 2:9 (NLT) — 9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. 

You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. 

As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, 

for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.

1 Thessalonians 5:5 (NRSV) — 5 for you are all children of light and children of the day; 

we are not of the night or of darkness.

1 Thessalonians 5:5 (NLT) — 5 For you are all children of the light and of the day; 

we don’t belong to darkness and night.

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.

His Marvelous Light!

He is our Light!

We walk in His Light!

We shine His Light on all we meet!

Hallelujah!

Exodus 3:14 (NLT) — 14 God replied to Moses, “I Am Who I Am. ...”

Psalm 28:7 (NRSV) — 7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; 

in him my heart trusts; 

so I am helped, and my heart exults, 

and with my song I give thanks to him.

Psalm 46:10 (NRSV) — 10 “Be still, and know that I am God! 

I am exalted among the nations, 

I am exalted in the earth.”

John 8:12 (NRSV) — 12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 

“I am the light of the world. 

Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness 

but will have the light of life.”

Ephesians 1:2 (NRSV) — 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father 

and the Lord Jesus Christ.

God is!

Amen.

Job 42:2 (NRSV) — 2 “I know that you can do all things, 

and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.

Job 42:2 (The Message) — 2 “I’m convinced: You can do anything and everything. 

Nothing and no one can upset your plans.

Psalm 57:2 (NRSV) — 2 I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.

Psalm 57:2 (The Message) — 2 I call out to High God, the God who holds me together.

Psalm 138:8 (NLT) — 8 The Lord will work out his plans for my life— 

for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. 

Don’t abandon me, for you made me.

Psalm 138:8 (The Message) — 8 Finish what you started in me, God. 

Your love is eternal—don’t quit on me now.

God Who created you and purposed you

will use every detail of your life

to draw you closer to Him,

to re-create You in the Image of His Son.

You are His!

In His economy - nothing is ever wasted!

Hallelujah!

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NRSV) — 9 but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, 

for power is made perfect in weakness.” 

So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, 

so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

2 Corinthians 12:9 (The Message) — 9 and then he told me, My grace is enough; it’s all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness. 

Once I heard that, I was glad to let it happen. 

I quit focusing on the handicap and began appreciating the gift. 

It was a case of Christ’s strength moving in on my weakness.

Ephesians 1:7–8 (NRSV) — 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, 

the forgiveness of our trespasses, 

according to the riches of his grace 8 that he lavished on us. 

With all wisdom and insight ...

Ephesians 1:7–8 (The Message) — 7 Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, 

his blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, 

we’re a free people—free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds. 

And not just barely free, either. 

Abundantly free! 

8 He thought of everything, 

provided for everything we could possibly need,

Ephesians 4:7 (NRSV) — 7 But each of us was given grace 

according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

Hebrews 13:25 (NRSV) — 25 Grace be with all of you.

His Grace

covers

embraces

erases

renews

and is super-abundantly enough!

Psalm 139:9–10 (NRSV) — 9 If I take the wings of the morning and settle 

at the farthest limits of the sea, 

10 even there your hand shall lead me, 

and your right hand shall hold me fast.

Psalm 139:9–10 (The Message) — 9 If I flew on morning’s wings 

to the far western horizon, 

10 You’d find me in a minute— 

you’re already there waiting!

Psalm 16:11 (NRSV) — 11 You show me the path of life. 

In your presence there is fullness of joy; 

in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Psalm 16:11 (NLT) — 11 You will show me the way of life, 

granting me the joy of your presence and 

the pleasures of living with you forever.

Psalm 119:105 (NRSV) — 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and 

a light to my path.

Psalm 119:105 (The Message) — 105 By your words I can see where I’m going; 

they throw a beam of light on my dark path.

His Word!

His Presence!

His Love for us!

He knows and

He shows us the way.

Amen

Psalm 16:11 (NLT) — 11 You will show me the way of life, 

granting me the joy of your presence 

and the pleasures of living with you forever.

Psalm 16:11 (The Message) — 11 Now you’ve got my feet on the life path, 

all radiant from the shining of your face. 

Ever since you took my hand, 

I’m on the right way.

Psalm 88:1–2 (NRSV) — 1 O Lord, God of my salvation, when, at night, 

I cry out in your presence, 

2 let my prayer come before you; 

incline your ear to my cry.

Psalm 23:5 (NRSV) — 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; 

you anoint my head with oil; 

my cup overflows.

Psalm 105:4 (NRSV) — 4 Seek the Lord and his strength;

 seek his presence continually.

Be alert to the touches of God in your day!

Give thanks with a grateful heart!

He WILL bring beauty out of the ashes of your circumstances!

Wait on the Lord - be still and wait.

Amen.

Isaiah 49:16 (NLT) — 16 See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands. ...

John 15:16 (NLT) — 16 You didn’t choose me. I chose you. 

I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, ...

1 Thessalonians 1:4 (NRSV) — 4 For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, 

that he has chosen you,

1 Thessalonians 1:4 (The Message) — 4 It is clear to us, friends, 

that God not only loves you very much 

but also has put his hand on you for something special.

Being chosen by Papa God

means that no-one can snatch you out of His Hand!

You are appointed to be fruitful!

His Call upon your life is special!

Live as a child of the King this day

and forevermore! 

Isaiah 61:3 (NRSV) — 3 ... to give them a garland instead of ashes,

 the oil of gladness instead of mourning, 

the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. 

They will be called oaks of righteousness, 

the planting of the Lord, to display his glory.

Isaiah 61:3 (The Message) — 3 To ... give them bouquets of roses instead of ashes, 

messages of joy instead of news of doom, 

a praising heart instead of a languid spirit. 

Rename them “Oaks of Righteousness” planted by God 

to display his glory.

Isaiah 62:3 (NRSV) — 3 You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, 

and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

Isaiah 62:3 (The Message) — 3 You’ll be a stunning crown in the palm of God’s hand, 

a jeweled gold cup held high in the hand of your God.

Ephesians 4:24 (NRSV) — 24  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.

Galatians 3:27 (NRSV) — 27 As many of you as were baptized into Christ 

have clothed yourselves with Christ.

Galatians 3:27 (The Message) — 27 Your baptism in Christ 

was not just washing you up for a fresh start. 

It also involved dressing you in an adult faith wardrobe—

Christ’s life, the fulfillment of God’s original promise.

God is accurately reproducing His Character IN You!

He picks up all the pieces of your life

and weaves them into a masterpiece ...

a tapestry of Him

for all to see and to behold His Glory!

Ephesians 2:8 (NRSV) — 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, 

and this is not your own doing; 

it is the gift of God—

Ephesians 2:8 (NLT) — 8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. 

And you can’t take credit for this; 

it is a gift from God.

Ephesians 2:8 (The Message) — 8 Saving is all his idea, and all his work. 

All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. 

It’s God’s gift from start to finish!

Titus 3:6–7 (NRSV) — 6 This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 

7 so that, having been justified by his grace, 

we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Titus 3:6–7 (The Message) — 6 Our Savior Jesus poured out new life so generously. 

7 God’s gift has restored our relationship with him and given us back our lives. 

And there’s more life to come—an eternity of life!

2 Peter 1:2 (NRSV) — 2 May grace and peace be yours in abundance 

in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

2 Peter 1:2 (NLT) — 2 May God give you more and more grace and peace 

as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.

2 Peter 1:2 (The Message) — 2 Grace and peace to you many times over 

as you deepen in your experience with God and Jesus, our Master.

You are the amazing recipient 

of an Amazing Gift of Grace

that goes on giving

unto Eternity!

Hallelujah!

Ephesians 6:13–18 (The Message) — 13 Be prepared. 

You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. 

Take all the help you can get, 

every weapon God has issued, 

so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. 

14-17 Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. 

Learn how to apply them. 

You’ll need them throughout your life. 

God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. 

18 In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. 

Pray hard and long. 

Pray for your brothers and sisters. 

Keep your eyes open. 

Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.

Deuteronomy 3:22 (NRSV) — 22 ... it is the Lord your God who fights for you.  

Deuteronomy 3:22 (The Message) — 22 ... God, your God—he’s fighting for you.

Exodus 15:3 (NRSV) — 3 The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is his name.

Exodus 15:3 (The Message) — 3 God is a fighter, pure God, through and through.

Be prepared!

Be pre-prayered!

The armour of God is yours for a purpose!

Ensure you are well-clad this day

and know that the Victory belongs to Your Warrior-God!

Matthew 21:22 (NRSV) — 22 Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive.Matthew 21:22 (NLT) — 22 You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.Matthew 21:22 (The Message) — 22 Absolutely everything, ranging from small to large, 

as you make it a part of your believing prayer, 

gets included as you lay hold of God.

Romans 12:12 (NRSV) — 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.Romans 12:12 (NLT) — 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. 

Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.Romans 12:12 (The Message) — 12 [be] cheerfully expectant. 

Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder.

Colossians 4:2 (NRSV) — 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, 

keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.Colossians 4:2 (NLT) — 2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind 

and a thankful heart.Colossians 4:2 (The Message) — 2 Pray diligently. 

Stay alert, 

with your eyes wide open in gratitude.  

Philemon 4 (NRSV) — 4 When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God

Prayer is that constant heart-companion

through which God draws us ever-closer to Himself

and changes us into the Image of His Son.

Pray lots!

Pray with your mind!

Pray in the Spirit!

Remember that Holy Spirit intercedes for us

in our weakness!

!YAY!

Hebrews 12:2 (NRSV) — 2a looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, ...

Hebrews 12:2 (The Message) — 2a Keep your eyes on Jesus, ...

Psalm 119:15 (NRSV) — 15 I will meditate on your precepts, and fix my eyes on your ways.

Psalm 119:15 (The Message) — 15 ... I attentively watch how you’ve done it.

Ephesians 1:17–18 (NRSV) — 17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation

 as you come to know him, 18 so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, 

you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, 

what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints,

Ephesians 1:18 (NLT) — 18 I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light 

so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—

his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.

Ephesians 1:17–18 (The Message) — 17 ... I ask—the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, 

the God of glory—to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, 

18 your eyes focused and clear, 

so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, 

grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for his followers,

And when our eyes are on His Face

 His Grace abounds to us!

Jesus only!

Lamentations 3:22–23 (NRSV) — 22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, 

his mercies never come to an end; 

23 they are new every morning; 

great is your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22–23 (The Message) — 22 God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, 

his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. 

23 They’re created new every morning. 

How great your faithfulness!

Proverbs 3:5 (NRSV) — 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, 

and do not rely on your own insight.

Proverbs 3:5 (NLT) — 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; 

do not depend on your own understanding.

Isaiah 12:2 (NRSV) — 2 Surely God is my salvation; I

 will trust, and will not be afraid, 

for the Lord God is my strength and my might; 

he has become my salvation.

Isaiah 12:2 (NLT) — 2 See, God has come to save me. 

I will trust in him and not be afraid. 

The Lord God is my strength and my song; 

he has given me victory.

Every day is a new day in every way!

His mercy, insight and refreshment are new for today!

Newness of life is daily!

Rejoice!

The old has past the new has come!

Breathe Him in afresh for this day!

Amen.