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 (NET) — 11 You lead me in the path of life;

 I experience absolute joy in your presence;

you always give me sheer delight.

 

Psalm 23:3 (GW) — 3 He renews my soul.

He guides me along the paths of righteousness for the sake of his name.

Psalm 23:3 (NCV) — 3 He gives me new strength.

He leads me on paths that are right for the good of his name.

Isaiah 42:16 (GW) — 16 I will lead the blind on unfamiliar roads.

I will lead them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light in front of them.

I will make rough places smooth. These are the things I will do for them,

and I will never abandon them.

Hebrews 12:12–13 (NRSV) — 12 Therefore lift your drooping hands

and strengthen your weak knees,

13 and make straight paths for your feet,

so that what is lame may not be put out of joint,

but rather be healed.

Hebrews 12:12–13 (NLT) — 12 So take a new grip with your tired hands

and strengthen your weak knees.

13 Mark out a straight path for your feet

so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong.

Hebrews 12:12–13 (NET) — 12 Therefore, strengthen your listless hands

and your weak knees,

13 and make straight paths for your feet,

so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but be healed.

 

 God's Presence in our lives removes the clutter and clamour!

He gives us new strength.

In His Presence we have sheer joy.

He turns our darkness into light - making rough places smooth.

Do you have tired, listless hands and weakened knees?

Allow Him to lead you on unfamiliar paths ...

He makes your path straight and

He will not abandon you!

Step out in faith today.

Amen.

 

 

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 (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.

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 (NCV) — 3 He will not break a crushed blade of grass

or put out even a weak flame.

He will truly bring justice;

 

Romans 8:18 (NCV) — 18 The sufferings we have now are nothing compared to the great glory that will be shown to us.

 

Our compassionate God does not treat us harshly us.

He loves us and causes us to grow through our circumstances.

Our growth into spiritual maturity is His Goal ...

it becomes our purpose.

  We can endure until our testing is over.

Then we will be mature and complete ... (James 1:4)

Bring it on, Lord! Bring it on!

Amen.

 

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.

Psalm 39:7 (NRSV) — 7 “And now, O Lord, what do I wait for?

My hope is in you.

Psalm 43:5 (NLT) — 5 Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I

 will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—

my Savior and my God!

Romans 8:18 (NRSV) — 18 I consider that the sufferings of this present time

are not worth comparing

with the glory about to be revealed to us.

James 1:2–4 (NRSV) — 2 ..., whenever you face trials of any kind,

consider it nothing but joy,

3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance;

4 and let endurance have its full effect,

so that you may be mature and complete,

lacking in nothing.

 

Are you in the hallway waiting for God

to reveal His next move?

This is a safe place to be.

Take the time to be silent before Him

and to hear Him speak into your heart.

He has the Words of Eternal Life!

His Holy Spirit will supernaturally reveal

what He wants you to know!

Wait! Watch! Read His Word ...

wonderful revelation will come to you!

Bless you!

Amen.

 

 

 

 

Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT) — 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives:

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

23 gentleness, and self-control.

There is no law against these things!

Galatians 5:22–23 (The Message) — 22 But what happens when we live God’s way?

He brings gifts into our lives,

much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—

things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity.

We develop a willingness to stick with things,

a sense of compassion in the heart,

and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people.

We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments,

23 not needing to force our way in life,

able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.

May God, Who began a good work in you, continue to be at work in your life,

guiding, teaching and equipping you until Jesus returns.

 May your love and compassion continue to grow—

a love that is full of knowledge and wise insight,

so that you will be able to recognize what really matters,

and live a pure and blameless life.

May you live a life centered in the Holy Spirit, a life that bears rich fruit—

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, tolerance and self-control—

all the good things that come from living in God’s Holy Spirit,

for living this way will bring much glory and praise to God—

Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Amen.

 

The writer of this song penned it as he sailed over the site

where his wife and daughters had perished in a shipwreck

sailing between UK and USA some months before.

It is Well with my Soul

When peace like a river attendeth my way

When sorrow like sea billows roll

Whenever my lot you have taught me to say

It is well, it is well with my soul

 

Though the devil will ruin, though trials may come

Let this blessed assurance control

That Christ has regarded my helpless estate

And he asked His own Blood for my soul

 IT IS WELL, WITH MY SOUL

IT IS WELL, IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL

Redemption Songs - Jars of Clay

(this CD is my all-time favourite since 2006!)

 

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

because he cares for you.

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

he is most careful with you.

1 Peter 5:7 (GW) — 7 Turn all your anxiety over to God

because he cares for you.

 

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 (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.

Philippians 4:6 (GW) — 6 Never worry about anything.

But in every situation let God know what you need

in prayers and requests while giving thanks.

 

He cares for you!

He counters your anxiety with His Peace!

Shape your worries into prayer, petition and praise!

Cast your anxiety on Him!

Live free of care before God!

Never worry ...

His Grace is sufficient for us

in every situation.

 

 

 

Isaiah 30:21 (NLT) — 21 Your own ears will hear him.

Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,”

whether to the right or to the left.

Isaiah 30:21 (NET) — 21 You will hear a word spoken behind you, saying,

“This is the correct way, walk in it,”

whether you are heading to the right or the left.

Isaiah 30:21 (GW) — 21 You will hear a voice behind you saying,

“This is the way.

Follow it, whether it turns to the right or to the left.”

Our God Immanuel is with us

speaking softly into our hearts.

Wait!

Watch!

Listen!

Be at peace!

He is with you every step of the way.