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

and do not rely on your own insight.

Psalm 103:2 (NRSV) — 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, 

and do not forget all his benefits—

Psalm 103:2 (NLT) — 2 Let all that I am praise the Lord; 

may I never forget the good things he does for me.

Lamentations 3:26 (NLT) — 26 So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.

Lamentations 3:26 (The Message) — 26 It’s a good thing to quietly hope, 

quietly hope for help from God.

In waiting and rest shall my strength and joy be.

In turning my eyes to Him shall I arise.

In relying upon Him shall I realize ...

that in Him I live

in Him I move

in Him I have my being ...

I am nought without Him!

Amen.

Job 5:9 (NRSV) — 9 He does great things and unsearchable, 

marvelous things without number.

Job 5:9 (NLT) — 9 He does great things too marvelous to understand. 

He performs countless miracles.

Job 5:9 (The Message) — 9 After all, he’s famous for great and unexpected acts; 

there’s no end to his surprises.

Psalm 105:2 (NRSV) — 2 Sing to him, sing praises to him; 

tell of all his wonderful works.

Psalm 105:2 (The Message) — 2 Sing him songs, belt out hymns, 

translate his wonders into music!

Hebrews 2:4 (NLT) — 4 And God confirmed the message by giving signs and wonders 

and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit 

whenever he chose.

Hebrews 2:4 (The Message) — 4 All the while God was validating it with gifts 

through the Holy Spirit, 

all sorts of signs and miracles, as he saw fit.

What a wonderful day to thank God

for the wonders, miracles and blessings

He has poured out in your life

and into the lives of those you love!

Give thanks with a grateful heart!

Rejoice in His Holy Name!

He is a wondrous God!

PTL!

Psalm 119:28 (NLT) — 28 I weep with sorrow; 

encourage me by your word.

Psalm 119:28 (NCV) — 28 I am sad and tired. 

Make me strong again as you have promised.

Psalm 119:28 (The Message) — 28 My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling-down barn; 

build me up again by your Word.

Beware the rigors of helping others with your compassionate heart

whilst ignoring the needs of your own spirit, soul and body.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NRSV) — 23 May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; 

and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless 

at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NCV) — 23 Now may God himself, the God of peace, 

make you pure, belonging only to him. 

May your whole self—spirit, soul, and body—be kept safe and without fault 

when our Lord Jesus Christ comes.

Mark 4:39 (NRSV) — 39 He woke up and rebuked the wind, 

and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” 

Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm.

Numbers 6:25 (NRSV) — 25 the Lord make his face to shine upon you, 

and be gracious to you;

Psalm 67:1 (NRSV) — 1 May God be gracious to us and bless us 

and make his face to shine upon us.

Isaiah 30:18 (NRSV) — 18 The Lord waits to be gracious to you; 

therefore he will rise up to show mercy to you. 

For the Lord is a God of justice; 

blessed are all those who wait for him.

Our Gracious God is patient and merciful,

always inviting us to wait upon Him,

for He is our Answer in every situation.

Peace! Be still!

Shine! Shine! Shine!

Psalm 23:2 (NLT) — 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; 

he leads me beside peaceful streams.

Psalm 23:2 (NASB95) — 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; 

He leads me beside quiet waters.

Psalm 23:2 (The Message) — 2 You have bedded me down in lush meadows, 

you find me quiet pools to drink from.

John 14:27 (NLT) — 27 “I am leaving you with a gift—

peace of mind and heart. 

And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. 

So don’t be troubled or afraid.

John 14:27 (The Message) — 27 I’m leaving you well and whole. 

That’s my parting gift to you. Peace. 

I don’t leave you the way you’re used to being left—feeling abandoned, bereft. 

So don’t be upset. Don’t be distraught.

His Peace may not change our circumstances

however His Peace changes our reaction to our circumstances ...

be at peace this day

in the midst of where you are at.

He is with you!

Walk with Him!

Amen.

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 95:1 (NLT) — 1 Come, let us sing to the Lord!

 Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.

Psalm 95:1 (The Message) — 1 Come, let’s shout praises to God, 

raise the roof for the Rock who saved us!

2 Peter 3:18 (NLT) — 18 Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge 

of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

All glory to him, both now and forever! Amen.

We are loved by the unshakable Rock - Jesus.

We shall never be shaken.

Amen.

Psalm 51:17 (NRSV) — 17 The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; 

a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Psalm 51:17 (The Message) — 17 I learned God-worship when my pride was shattered. 

Heart-shattered lives ready for love don’t for a moment escape God’s notice.

Isaiah 42:3 (NRSV) — 3 a bruised reed he will not break, 

and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; 

he will faithfully bring forth justice.

Isaiah 42:3 (NLT) — 3 He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle.

 He will bring justice to all who have been wronged.

Isaiah 42:3 (The Message) — 3 He won’t brush aside the bruised 

and the hurt and he won’t disregard the small and insignificant, 

but he’ll steadily and firmly set things right.

Malachi 4:2 (NRSV) — 2 But for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, 

with healing in its wings. 

You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.

Malachi 4:2 (The Message) — 2 But for you, sunrise! 

The sun of righteousness will dawn on those who honor my name,

 healing radiating from its wings. 

You will be bursting with energy, 

like colts frisky and frolicking.

When God mends the broken

He restores you magnificently

so that all who see you may know

His Love and His Glory.

Isaiah 40:11 (NRSV) — 11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd; 

he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, 

and gently lead the mother sheep.

Isaiah 40:11 (The Message) — 11 Like a shepherd, he will care for his flock,

gathering the lambs in his arms, 

Hugging them as he carries them, 

leading the nursing ewes to good pasture.

Luke 12:32 (NRSV) — 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, 

for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 12:32 (NLT) — 32 “So don’t be afraid, little flock. 

For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.

John 10:14 (NRSV) — 14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me,

Allow our Good Shepherd to lead and guide you

during the tough times you are facing.

He gathers you in His Arms.

He cares for you.

He loves you.

Amen.

Proverbs 3:5–6 (The Message) — 5 Trust God from the bottom of your heart; 

don’t try to figure out everything on your own. 

6 Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; 

he’s the one who will keep you on track.

Psalm 130:5–6 (NRSV) — 5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, 

and in his word I hope; 

6 my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, 

more than those who watch for the morning.

Psalm 130:5–6 (NLT) — 5 I am counting on the Lord; 

yes, I am counting on him. 

I have put my hope in his word. 

6 I long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, 

yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.

Psalm 130:5–6 (The Message) — 5 I pray to God—my life a prayer— 

and wait for what he’ll say and do. 

6 My life’s on the line before God, my Lord, 

waiting and watching till morning, 

waiting and watching till morning.

As we trust in our Lord,

we wait and watch

and renew our strength 

so that we can soar on wings like eagles.

Matthew 5:8 (NRSV) — 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, 

for they will see God.

Matthew 5:8 (NCV) — 8 They are blessed whose thoughts are pure, 

for they will see God.

Matthew 5:8 (The Message) — 8 “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—

your mind and heart—put right. 

Then you can see God in the outside world.

John 11:40 (The Message) — 40 Jesus looked her in the eye.

 “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”

John 12:45 (NLT) — 45 For when you see me, 

you are seeing the one who sent me.

John 12:45 (The Message) — 45 Whoever looks at me is looking, in fact, 

at the One who sent me.

The key to an uncluttered heart

is to see Jesus only!

Turn your eyes upon Jesus!

Look full in His wonderful Face ...

Joshua 24:15 (NRSV) — 15 .. this day whom you will serve, ...

Joshua 24:22 (NRSV) — 22 ... you have chosen the Lord, to serve him. ...

John 14:16 (NRSV) — 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, 

to be with you forever.

You have chosen to serve our Lord.

You are empowered by our beloved Holy Spirit.

You can choose how you will live your life.

Choose better not bitter!

Amen. 

Psalm 18:1 (NLT) — 1 I love you, Lord; 

you are my strength.

Psalm 28:7 (NLT) — 7 The Lord is my strength and shield.

 I trust him with all my heart. 

He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. 

I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

Psalm 28:7 (The Message) — 7 He proved he’s on my side;

I’ve thrown my lot in with him. 

Now I’m jumping for joy, 

and shouting and singing my thanks to him.

Psalm 32:7 (NRSV) — 7 You are a hiding place for me; 

you preserve me from trouble; 

you surround me with glad cries of deliverance. 

Matthew 11:28 (NLT) — 28 Then Jesus said, 

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens,

 and I will give you rest.

God is your rest.

He is your place of security.

He carries you when you are burdened.

He is your ALL.

Amen.

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

he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.

Amen.

Romans 8:28 (NRSV) — 28 We know that all things work together for good 

for those who love God, 

who are called according to his purpose.

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.

Romans 8:28 (The Message) — 28 That’s why we can be so sure that 

every detail in our lives of love for God 

is worked into something good.

Trust God IN your hardest day.

Trust God IN your most agonizing loss.

Await the goodness that God is weaving

out of your pain.

2 Thessalonians 2:16–17 (NRSV) — 16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself 

and God our Father, who loved us 

and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, 

17 comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.

(a special blessing for my friend Jacquelyn today.)

Psalm 103:5 (NLT) — 5 He fills my life with good things. 

My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!

Psalm 103:5 (The Message) — 5 He wraps you in goodness—beauty eternal. 

He renews your youth—you’re always young in his presence.

Psalm 107:9 (NRSV) — 9 For he satisfies the thirsty, 

and the hungry he fills with good things.

Psalm 118:1 (NLT) — 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! 

His faithful love endures forever.

Psalm 135:3 (NRSV) — 3 Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; 

sing to his name, for he is gracious.  

Psalm 135:3 (The Message) — 3 Shout “Hallelujah!” because God’s so good, 

sing anthems to his beautiful name.

Every day is a good day to give thanks 

to our God Who is always good!

He fills your life with good things!

He wraps you in His Goodness!

His faithful love endures forever!

Sing out His Beautiful Name!

Hallelujah!

Psalm 6:9 (NLT) — 9 The Lord has heard my plea; 

the Lord will answer my prayer.

Psalm 66:19 (NLT) — 19 But God did listen! 

He paid attention to my prayer.

Mark 11:24 (NRSV) — 24 So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, 

believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Mark 11:24 (The Message) — 24 That’s why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, 

ranging from small to large. 

Include everything as you embrace this God-life, 

and you’ll get God’s everything.

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.

You have been given the gift of prayer!

You are the gift of prayer!

Share that gift this day!

Amen.

Psalm 46:1 (NRSV) — 1 God is our refuge and strength, 

a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1 (The Message) — 1 God is a safe place to hide, 

ready to help when we need him.

Romans 8:26 (The Message) — 26 Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, 

God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. 

If we don’t know how or what to pray,

 it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, 

making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans.

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.

2 Corinthians 3:18 (NLT) — 18 So all of us who have had that veil removed 

can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. 

And the Lord—who is the Spirit—

makes us more and more like him 

as we are changed into his glorious image.

He brings strength out of our weakness.

We are anointed to be strong IN Him.

Rejoice that this day He holds ALL things

in the palm of His Hands.

You are His!

Rest!

And be restored!

Amen.

Mark 10:27 (NLT) — 27 Jesus looked at them intently and said, 

“Humanly speaking, it is impossible.

 But not with God.

 Everything is possible with God.”

Mark 10:27 (The Message) — 27 Jesus was blunt:

 “No chance at all if you think you can pull it off by yourself.

 Every chance in the world if you let God do it.”

Luke 1:37 (NRSV) — 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.”

Luke 1:37 (The Message) — 37 Nothing, you see, is impossible with God.”

Matthew 17:20 (NRSV) — 20 ... truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, 

you will say to this mountain, 

‘Move from here to there,’ 

and it will move;

 and nothing will be impossible for you.”

Matthew 17:20 (The Message) — 20 ...“The simple truth is that if you had a mere kernel of faith, 

a poppy seed, say, you would tell this mountain,

 ‘Move!’ and it would move. 

There is nothing you wouldn’t be able to tackle.”.

Because everything is possible with God

you are bold to say to the mountain of challenge

that prevents you from achieving your God-given goal ...

MOVE!

And it will move!

Hallelujah!

Amen.

Daniel 4:3 (NLT) — 3 How great are his signs, how powerful his wonders! 

His kingdom will last forever, 

his rule through all generations.

Daniel 4:3 (The Message) — 3 “His miracles are staggering, 

his wonders are surprising. 

His kingdom lasts and lasts, 

his sovereign rule goes on forever.

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.

Take time today to reflect

on the awesome magnificence

of who you are IN Christ Jesus!