“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 15:13 NIV
“I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.”
Job 19:25 NIV
(This photo was taken along Beartooth Pass in Wyoming)
“May your unfailing love be my comfort,
according to your promise to your servant.”
Psalm 119:76 NIV
Our God is the God of all comfort
There is nothing and no one in the world that can comfort us the way God can
Turn towards God and you will find comfort and peace
And you will be fully equipped to share that comfort with others
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in central Minnesota)
“I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27:13-14 NIV
Father God, You are good!
No matter what goes on around us-You are good
You are worthy of praise because You are good
You provide for us, strengthen us, deliver us, and heal us
Even when we do not see you at work in our lives, that does not change the fact that You are working
There is no one like You
So regardless of what we face today, we will praise You
In Jesus name, Amen
“Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul. I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.”
Psalm 146:1-2 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Colossians 3:12-14 NIV
Live in the present today…what is the next right thing to do?
God is with you, right where you are
If we are always looking towards the past or the future we may miss who or what God is putting right in front of us…today
Do your best for God today, wherever you are and no matter who is around you
He will take care of the rest!
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.“
Colossians 3:15-17 NIV
(This photo was taken near Glacier National Park in Montana)
“I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?”
Jeremiah 32:27 NIV
Hope…What drives it? Why do we have it?
It comes from belief…it comes from trusting God
Even when no one believes there is any hope…hope persists
Think about the day Jesus was crucified…nobody, not even the disciples had hope
Jesus, their teacher, the one who performed miracles had died…yet with God anything is possible
Jesus is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
The stories of hope with God in the Bible go on and on…Sarah who was barren has a son…Moses and the Red Sea…Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego survive the fiery furnace…Daniel in the lion’s den…Mary the virgin gives birth to Jesus and on and on it goes
Don’t give up hope…trust in God!
“For nothing will be impossible with God.”
Luke 1:37 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in central Minnesota)
“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.”
Luke 2:19 NIV
What are the verses of Scripture that speak to you?
What verses comfort you?
What verses remind you that God has got you?
This is reason for this blog “Take Your Faith With You”
Store up God’s Word in your heart and mind so that no matter where you are or what is happening, you have the ability to call on God for strength, courage and comfort
Here are some verese that have guided me on my journey…
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1 NIV
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121:1-2 NIV
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.”[a]
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in central Minnesota)
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Matthew 6:33 NIV
Jesus Christ…He sacrificed Himself to save you
No matter what has happened in your life, no matter what you have done or left undone
He is waiting for you with open arms…to forgive you and restore you
He is ready to do that for you and for others in your life because He loves you and He loves them too
Jesus Christ is the way…He is the only way to fellowship with God
“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6 NIV
(This photo was taken near Glacier National Park in Montana)
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12 NIV
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.“
Psalm 23:1-4 NIV
(This photo was taken in Glacier National Park in Montana)
“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.”
Philippians 2:9-11 NIV
There Is Power by Lincoln Brewster
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
Proverbs 18:10 NIV
(This photo was taken at Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming)
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1 NIV
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
(This photo was taken on Lake Superior near the Apostle Islands)
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