“I know that my redeemer[c] lives,
and that in the end he will stand on the earth.”[d]
Job 19:25 NIV
Jesus Christ is our Redeemer
No matter what has transpired in our lives, we know we can come to Jesus
He is alive and He lives in us
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
“The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.”
Psalm 145:18 NIV
Father God, I want to seek You with all my heart. You are my everything-so let my actions match my words. Each day, help me draw closer to You. Guide me through each decision, and inspire me with new dreams and wisdom. I want to honor You in all that I do. I want to live a better way. In Jesus name, Amen.
“Come near to God and he will come near to you.”
James 4:8 NIV
(This photo was taken at Temperance State Park on Lake Superior)
“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.“
Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here!“
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Every day brings new possibilities
Trust the promises of God to find a New Way
Our hope is in God and His love
The Wonderful Cross by Michael W Smith
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.“
Philippians 4:8-9 NIV
(This photo was taken at sunrise at a lake in central Minnesota)
“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.”
Psalm 95:1-2 NIV
No matter where you are
No matter what your circumstances
No matter what you have done or left undone
“Come” to the Lord Jesus Christ, just as you are
Come, now is the time to worship
Come Now Is The Time To Worship by Brain Doerksen Matt Maher Cobus Sneha Reddy
“Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
7 for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.“
Psalm 95:6-7 NIV
(This photo was taken on the island of Maui, Hawaii)
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
1 Peter 5:8 NIV
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
John 10:10 NIV
Father God, clothe me today so I am dressed to withstand whatever spiritual and emotional battles come my way. Thank you for Jesus: the way, the truth, and the life. Thank you for Your protection and for allowing us to have peace with You and others because of our Savior, Jesus. In His name, Amen.
“If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
and you make the Most High your dwelling,
10 no harm will overtake you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.”
Psalm 91:9-13 NIV
(This photo was taken in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
You are never alone
Nothing in your life is too big for God to handle
He knows your circumstances and He knows the way through them
God will be with you and He will never leave you
Trust in the Lord and put your faith in Him
You are never alone
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NIV
(This photo was taken on the shore of Lake Superior at Temperance State Park in northern Minnesota)
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
Lamentations 3:22-24 NIV
Father God, even in the midst of many troubles, You are faithful. When we are tired, overwhelmed, burnt out or grieving, Your love still covers us. Thank You for showing us kindness and mercy every day. Your steadfast love endures forever. Great is Your faithfulness! In Jesus name, Amen.
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.”
Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV
(This photo was taken in Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here!”
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Anything is possible with God
God can make all things new
Not on our timeline or when we want it…rather according to His plan and His timing
His plan and His way is better
God is with you and God is for you
He has shown you how much He loves you by sending His Son to the Cross to die for you and through the resurrection He has made your relationship with Him new
Choose God’s way and His plan…He makes all things new!
All Things New by Steven Curtis Chapman
“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”
Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV
(This photo was taken at sunrise by a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NIV
Father God, thank You that no matter how hard life is, I can always find hope in You. You will never abandon me, never stop loving me, and never give up on me. Renew my hope and strength. Encourage my heart, so I can encourage others. In Jesus name, Amen.
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14 Do everything in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NIV
(This photo was taken along Beartooth Pass near the Montana-Wyoming border)
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
1 John 4:4 NIV
No matter what you are facing in life
No matter what circumstances you encounter
No matter how bad the tragedy or trauma that has occurred
No matter what…God is bigger than that ____________
God is greater than anything you will ever encounter in this life
Believe it and put your faith, your hope and your trust in Jesus Christ
What is it in your life you need to remind yourself that God is greater than?
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;
26 it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.”
Lamentations 3:22-26 NIV
(This photo was taken in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
Take Your Faith With You 