“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)
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 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
The God Who Stays by Matthew West
“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 23:4 NIV
(This photo was taken at Big Sky Resort in Montana)
“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”
John 15:8 NIV
Father God, thank You for giving us Your Word. Scripture is full of truth and life, and we never want to take it for granted. We know that we are easily distracted, and yet You give us the strength to persevere. Show us how to meditate on your Word. Teach us to prioritize our relationship with You above all else. In Jesus name, Amen.
“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
(This photo was taken along the shore of Lake Supereior near Ashland, Wisconsin)
“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
While Jesus walked on earth he taught using the phrase “I tell you the truth…” He spoke this phrase more than 75 times as recorded in the New Testament
With so much input coming at us from the world, the flesh, and the devil…it is important to seek the One voice of truth
Listening to and believing God’s Truth takes courage
Following God’s Truth means trusting that no matter what happens He has got you in the palm of his hand
He knows you…He knows what you are facing
He knows your fears and the temptations pressuring you
Open your heart, mind, and soul to Him
He has the truth and His Son delivered the message of truth personally to us
Voice Of Truth by Casting Crowns
“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free’.“
John 8:31-32 NIV
(This photo was taken at Falls Park on the Big Sioux River in South Dakota)
“Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
Psalm 37:3-4 NIV
“Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun.”
Psalm 37:5-6 NIV
No matter what the situation or circumstances you are facing
Good, bad, unknown
Put your trust in the One who knows you, loves you and is walking with you through every moment
Commit it all to Him and He will guide you on your path
Be still and wait for Him
“Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when people succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes.“
Psalm 37:7 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.
24 Keep your mouth free of perversity;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Give careful thought to the[a] paths for your feet
and be steadfast in all your ways.
27 Do not turn to the right or the left;
keep your foot from evil.”
Proverbs 4:23-27 NIV
“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
“Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.”
Psalm 119:105 NIV
(This photo was taken in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota)
“Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.”
Luke 9:23-24 NIV
Father God, I surrender my life to You. You can have it all. All my doubts, all my fears, all my worries…every insecurity, every selfish desire and past mistake…I give it all to You. Every area of my life that does not honor You…take it. Take it all and use me, change me, transform me, love me and love others through me. Take all that I am, and use it for Your glory. In Jesus name, Amen.
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
Love God
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”
Deuteronomy 6:5 NIV
Love Others
“He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]””
Luke 10:27 NIV
Share The Good News
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.””
Matthew 28:19-20 NIV
Love God…Love Other People…Share the Gospel
(This photo was taken on the shore of Lake Superior near Ashland, Wisconsin)
““Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust[a] destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:19-21 NIV
Father God, You know everything about us. You know all of our thoughts, desires and intentions. Help us turn our focus to treasures in heaven. Please remove any ideas or behaviors that will keep us from becoming the people You created us to be. In Jesus name, Amen.
“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 Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
“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)
Take Your Faith With You 