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| Faithful to the End Faithfulness brings to mind someone that you can trust always to be there to encourage you. It is someone you know will be on your side. Faithfulness means not wavering, loyal, consistent, and true. It is a quality of character that brings trust. It is a person who is reassuring, and never gives up on you. Faithfulness is a wonderful part of the character of God. He is your loving Father whom you can trust to be always true to His word. Whatever He says, He will do. You can trust His faithfulness to love you, guide you, defend you, protect you, and draw you to Himself. God’s faithfulness is steady and true. His faithfulness gives you strength in the darkness, peace in troubled times, hope in days of distress and chaos. Lamentations 3:23 Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him.” Psalm 119:190 Your faithfulness endures to all generations. Isaiah 25:1 Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. The faithfulness of God is a solid anchor that will hold you in the greatest storm. You can confidently use the terms ‘always, forever, never failing, everlasting’ when you refer to the faithfulness of God. When you read the Bible, remember that God’s faithfulness is in every word.
Godly Leaders
Pray that God will raise up leaders who will honor Him. Pray for laws that will acknowledge right and wrong and not reverse the two. Pray for the needs of our government, and for righteous, committed leaders to rise up. Pray for wisdom and courage for us all to defend what is right, and take a stand. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Trust in God and do not fear. As we do our part in prayer, Almighty God will hear and answer our prayer.
Choosing the Right Path Coming to a crossroads may be a difficult thing. Each way has its advantages. Each way may seem right. However, just one path is the right choice. You can ask the Lord for guidance. He will help you make the decision that will bring you peace. Psalm 25:10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth. Psalm 5:8 Lead me O Lord in Your righteousness, because of my enemies; make Your way straight before my face. God will hear and answer your prayer and show you the way. You have the assurance that if you ask, your Father will give you an answer. God is waiting for you to ask of Him. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6). The Holy Spirit will teach you all things that you need to know. Psalm 23:3 He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Isaiah 42:16 I will lead them in paths they have not known. Isaiah 43:19 I will even make a road in the wilderness. Wherever you are, however lost you feel in making decisions, your Father God, your Savior Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are all there to show you the way. You are not alone. You just need to call upon the Lord. Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life. In Your presence is fullness of joy. Psalm 119:105 Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. You want to know the right way to go. You want to make the right choice. Trust in the Lord. Lean on Him for direction. He is your lamp and light. He will show you the way that will lead you Home.
Comfort How wonderful it is to receive comfort from friends and family when you are going through tough times. It may be an illness or loss of a friend or loved one. In times of sadness, it is special to have someone come alongside and give you comfort with an understanding hug and prayer. God is the great source of comfort when you turn to Him in your time of need. Psalms is full of praise to God for His comfort: Your comforts delight my soul. Psalm 94:19 Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort. Psalm 119:76 Your rod and Your staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 It is the “God of all comfort who comforts us in all our tribulation.” 2 Cor 1:3 In turn, God asks you to comfort others in their times of trial and trouble. Only you, who have gone through trials and been comforted, are truly able to comfort a brother in his time of difficulty. Sing O heavens, be joyful O earth… for the Lord has comforted His . people. Isaiah 49:10 Therefore, comfort each other and edify one another. 1 Thes. 5:11 God has given the Holy Spirit to be our counselor, teacher, and comforter. As a Christian, He is within you, giving you strength and spiritual encouragement. Jesus said He would not leave his disciples alone or as orphans, but the Holy Spirit would be their guide. As a child of God, the promise belongs to you. Accept the gift that Jesus promised. Welcome the Comforter into your life. Be filled with the Spirit. Receive the blessings that are yours. Then pass along His comfort to others. | |
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