“The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Exodus 33:14 NIV
How do you respond when God calls to you?
God promises His presence…He is with you and He is for you.
What happens next is up to you…
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.“
Revelation 3:20 NIV
(This photo was taken near Pike’s Peak in Colorado)
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
John 13:34-35 NIV
Forever (Live) by Michael W Smith
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
Romans 12:9-13 NIV
(This photo was taken at Bear Lake in Yellowstone National Park)
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”
2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT
Stop believing the lies of the evil one
Trust in God
Stay in the fight and He will guide you to be an Overcomer
God promised He will and God keeps His promises
“All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
John 14:25-27 NIV
(This photo was taken in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
James 1:17 NIV
“I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.”
Malachi 3:6 NIV
Father God, thank You for promising to bring us peace. In every situation, help us to keep our minds on You and Your promises. Because we know You do not change, we don’t have to be anxious about anything. Help us stay focused on Your consistent character. In Jesus name, Amen.
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
Hebrews 13:8 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.”
Hebrews 2:18 NIV
“May your unfailing love be my comfort,
according to your promise to your servant.”
Psalm 119:76 NIV
Good and gracious God, we need You – we always have. You are our source of strength, and You tell us to give You all our concerns. Replace any feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainity with Your peace and hope. Show anyone who is hurting that You are near, and You comfort those who call on You. Draw near to us as we draw near to You. In Jesus name, Amen.
“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 in Glacier National Park in Montana)
“Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the Lord swore to their ancestors to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance. 8 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 31:7-8 NIV
God is with you, God is for you…He will never leave you or abandon you. Believe it and be courageous.
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”
Ephesians 6:10-13 NIV
(This photo was taken at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
“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.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Father God, when I am anxious and afraid, I will put my trust in You. I will rely on You no matter what comes my way because You are my source of strength and safety. You guide me and You fight for me. When I draw near to You, I have nothing to fear, because I know that You are in control. I know You will never leave me or abandon me and so I put my trust in You. In Jesus name, Amen.
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
8 They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV
(This photo was taken on a trail in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado)
“See, I will create
new heavens and a new earth.
The former things will not be remembered,
nor will they come to mind.”
Isaiah 65:17 NIV
All Things New by Big Daddy Weave
“‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’[b] or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Revelation 21:4 NIV
(This photo was taken in a neighborhood near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“Come and see what the Lord has done,
the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease
to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the shields[a] with fire.
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
11 The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
Psalm 46:8-11 NIV
Be Still And Know by Amy Grant
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
8 They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in central Minnesota)
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you[c] a sign: The virgin[d] will conceive and give birth to a son, and[e] will call him Immanuel.”[f]
Isaiah 7:14 NIV
“For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.”
Isaiah 9:6-7 NIV
Father God, we are holding tightly to our hope in You. We trust that You are faithful, and we believe that You will always fulfill Your promises. Thank You for promising to bring justice to unjust situations. Thank You for promising to fulfill Your plans for us. Thank You for sending Your Son and for promising to return to Your people. You are faithful, Lord-and we will trust in You. In Jesus name, Amen.
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”
Luke 2:8-11 NIV
(This photo was taken at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
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