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.