But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
The Lord is my source of new strength.
My trust in Him nurtures my faith and gives me the ability to keep moving forward.
I am thankful for new strength that gives me the capacity to soar high.
He empowers my journey to keep walking, running toward my purpose.
And I am thankful.
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Psalm 91:1-4
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
I am so thankful that the Lord provides a sound mind for our journey. The enemy comes to kill and destroy but Jesus, our Savior came to provide abundant life. The spirit of fear that fuels anxiety and despair is not of God. We can reject fear and open our hearts to God’s power of love and peace. His perfect peace can keep our mind, body and soul. His perfect peace can sustain us even during the most difficult circumstance. His perfect peace provides nourishment for our spirits and gives us strength to move forward. We can reject fear and embrace the Love that Jesus has for us today. God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power and of love and a sound mind.
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. Isaiah 26:3-4
We welcome a new season of renewal…
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 NLV
We thank God for renewed mind and spirit today. Jesus can bring a fresh wind in our hearts and minds that give us a renewed sense of purpose and the energy to move in His direction. It comes with a refreshed mind and eyes that can see with a grateful heart of His goodness, His grace and His mercy. We are so thankful that God is our Heavenly Father that can turn our difficult situations into opportunities to grow and to expand and to become the individuals that He is calling us to be. We may be going through a situation that seems long and arduous…
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For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. II Chronicles 6:9
My heart is filled with praise for our Heavenly Father who continues to show Himself strong in our lives. He provides healing, strength and protection in the midst of all that surrounds us. He is the fence that encircles our minds, bodies and souls. He provides peace that surpasses all understanding. We give Him praise for the blessings that continue to manifest in response to His Word. He shows Himself strong.
Show Yourself Mighty
Show Yourself Strong
Show Yourself Awesome in the midst of the storm
In the time of trouble, HE will give us a song – Albert Jamison, songwriter
So speak encouraging words to one another.
Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this,
no one left out,
no one left behind.
I know you’re already doing this;
just keep on doing it.
I Thessalonians 5:11
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right, persevering, and steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (Amplified)
I admire people who can run long distances. They seem to have the right balance of focus, technique and endurance to finish their course. A marathon runner offers important lessons for each of us trying to make it. Their success is often based on consistency in their pace, their determination and their ability to endure the journey. My prayer today is that God would create a heart in each of us that is based on His righteousness, with the determination to persevere and the firm direction to keep moving toward His purpose for our lives.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up. Hebrews 12:1-3 NLT
Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.
Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:4-5
This season is full of twists and turns, with some sharp bends in the road that I did not see what was around the corner. Our path is a journey that I have likened more to hiking in a mountain forest than a Sunday walk in the park. As believers we are challenged to seek God’s leading and to listen for the guiding of the Holy Spirit, who provides the gentle whispering winds of which way to go. The path is rugged, requiring strong muscles of faith in our legs, in our hearts and minds to continue to move forward. We have to remember to breathe in and out, creating more opportunities for our heart muscle to become stronger. We have to use all of our senses, listening for God in unfamiliar territory and careful to avoid the stench of discouragement. We have to reach out to others who can help us along the way and take every opportunity to encourage each other in the Lord. We may meet strangers along the path creating an open door for others to join the journey. Using our love with His light, they are more apt to walk the path with us. The enemy may desire to sift us like wheat but Jesus has prayed for us that our faith would endure and that we would not give in or give out. Our savior has prayed for us that our Faith would not fail. We are encouraged to stay on the path, even when it is hard, when it is dark and even when we are tired. We can be assured even in uncertainty of the next stretch on the journey, our God promises to be with us every step of the way and that victory is at the end of the road.
“Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat. Simon, I’ve prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out. When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start.” Luke 22:31-32
For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock? God is my strong fortress, and he makes my way perfect.
He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights.
II Samuel 22:32-34 NLT
The path ahead may be uncertain but the Savior knows. He knows what is ahead and He is faithful to lead and guide our every step. He promised to be with us and I am thankful. He promised to provide peace and strength as we put our focus squarely on him. He is perfecting everything concerning me and my family. He is making a way for me.
The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23 NLT
I need guided steps for my journey. I need the Holy Spirit to provide clear direction for the steps ahead. Sometimes I find myself in unfamiliar territory but with God’s leading I can find confidence and safety. I am thankful for the Shepherd’s leading in my life.
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