“The Lord is good to all;
he has compassion on all he has made.”
Psalm 145:9 NIV
“The Lord is good,
a refuge in times of trouble.
He cares for those who trust in him,”
Nahum 1:7 NIV
“Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
Psalm 34:8 NIV
Goodness Of God by Jenn Johnson
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.”
Psalm 107:1 NIV
(This photo was taken at sunrise along the North Shore of Lake Superior)
“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
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NIV
We are not alone while on this journey of life
No matter who or what or how much trouble we are facing in this world nothing is too big for God Our Father, His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit
Life should come with a warning label given to all at a young age…
WARNING: Life will be difficult do not try this alone
Take time to seek Jesus, read about His life on earth, His teachings, His sacrifice, His victory
It is all available for us to read in God’s Word
God made sure we would have the opportunity to see His Word and to know Him
May peace be with you on your journey
Remember turn to God for the battles along the way
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
(This photo was taken near Colorado Springs, Colorado)
“Show me your ways, Lord,
teach me your paths.
5 Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.”
Psalm 25:4-5 NIV
God invites us into a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ
It is up to us to choose how to respond to that invitation
If we ignore God’s call and go our own way we will bring about more pain and suffering without God’s presence and guidance
We need to be willing to open ourselves up to God’s way and His plan, that happens with His timing
We need to be willing to surrender our self-centered ways to Him
God is not in a hurry, like we typically are in this world
God is faithful and will guide you and lead you if you are willing to put your faith and trust in Him and His Way
Father God, please guide us and teach us as we seek to live a life that honors You
Lead us into our calling, and lovingly correct our mistakes
Thank You for being the One we can confide in, and for loving us just as we are
You are good, and we am grateful for You In Jesus name, Amen
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
Psalm 32:8 NIV
(This photo was taken in a neighborhood near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”
Hebrews 1:3 NIV
Jesus is ‘The Way’ to God
The world, our flesh and Satan will all attempt to lead us astray
No matter where you are
No matter what has happened to you or in your life
Turn in prayer to Jesus…trust in Him
The Son of God is waiting to hear from you
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 in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado)
“For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.”
Romans 12:4-8 NIV
Hold Us Together by Matt Maher
“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
(This photo was taken along the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota)
“For nothing will be impossible with God.”
Luke 1:37 NIV
“But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26 NIV
As we close out 2024 and look forward to the New Year…remember you have a Good Father in God and there is nothing He can’t handle in your life
When it looks and seems impossible
Know that God can conquer all things
He is with you…He is for you and He loves you
Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin featuring Pat Barrett
“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”
Ephesians 4:1-6 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1 NIV
When you are stuck or in trouble, what do you do?
Who do you look to for help?
God has told us…He is here, He is with us
In every place we go and in all circumstances
Live each day with the knowledge and the comfort of knowing
He is with You and He is an ever-present help in trouble
The door to hope and help can be unlocked from the inside…open it and seek Him
“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 at a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
“Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:5-6 NIV
“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.”
Luke 13:24 NIV
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
Matthew 7:13-14 NIV
(Thsi photo was taken in Badlands National Park in South Dakota)
“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,[a] 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you[b] to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.”
Colossians 1:9-12 NIV
Father God, Your Word is filled with wisdom and promises that offer guidance for our lives
Sometimes it is difficult for us to understand, please give us courage to trust Your faithfulness
Light our path, help us learn about You and Your way and give us clarity about how You want us to live
In Jesus name, Amen
“ For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
Colossians 1:13-14 NIV
(This photo was taken while traveling in Wyoming)
“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”
John 15:7 NIV
Father God, we want to seek You with all our heart
You are in everything…so let our thoughts and actions match our words
Help us draw closer to You
Guide our decisions and inspire us with new dreams
We want to honor You with all that we are and all that we do
In Jesus name, Amen
“You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.”
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
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