09/14               Mark 6:50

They were all terrified when they saw him. But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!”

AFRAID

We do not have to be afraid.  The Lord is in control.  Are you overrun by the ugly side of life?  Do not be afraid-keep moving for the Lord is with you.  Are you dealing with a lifetime of hurt?  Give it to Jesus.  Spend time with Jesus and you will physically experience His presence and His courage.  Do not be afraid because Jesus Christ is here with us. 

09/13               Psalm 27:1

The LORD is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?

CONFIDENT

Whatever happens today I am confident in the Lord.  He is here with me.  He is involved in my life.  I can live this day knowing that the Lord cares for me in a special and complete way-I belong to Him and He belongs to me.  Jesus is Lord.  Praise the name of the Lord.

09/12               1 Peter 5:6-7

6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

CARES

The Lord Jesus cares about you.  Whatever is happening in your life, good or bad, the Lord is intensely interested in you.  Worried talk with the Lord.  Fearful talk with the Lord.  Jesus will help you to deal with the reality of your life.    

09/11               Matthew 6:34

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

LIVE

Live your life with confidence.  The Lord knows what is happening in your life.  He will not desert you.  Jesus will see you through. 

09/10               Joshua 1:9

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

ALWAYS

The Lord is always with you.  Where ever you go whatever you do Jesus is with you.  Do not fear for the Lord is with you. 

09/09               Psalm 23:4

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

ROD

The rod will guide me and when I wobble off course you will use it to bring me back on course.  When I am in danger you will grab me by the crook and save me.  Your rod is a rod of discipline and of comfort and I am grateful to you Lord.  Thank you Lord for your constant presence in my life.  Praise the Lord. 

09/08               Psalm 23:1-3

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

SHEPHERD

We don’t understand eternity nor do we know about life after death but our Father does and He is here with us.  Our Father tells us that He loves us and will carefully guide our daily life from this day forward for eternity.  Now is the time to know the Lord.  Now is the time to ask Jesus into your heart.

09/07               Isaiah 43:1

But now, O Jacob, listen to the LORD who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.

HIS

We belong to the Lord God.  We are His and He is our Father.  Life is hard and obstacles are plenty but we belong to the Lord and He is victorious.  Turn over your cares and woes for we were bought and paid for by the shed blood of Jesus Christ.  He is our elder brother and His completed work gives us entrance into the Family of God. 

09/06               Psalm 94:19

When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.

NEW

Today everything is new because the Lord Jesus refreshes our soul every day.  He knows what is going on and gives us exactly what we need 24/7.  What do you need today?  Ask Jesus.  Rejoice in the Lord for today He is especially attentive to what you are facing.  Jesus is Lord. 

09/05               1 John 4:17

17 And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.

WITH

The Lord Jesus is with us and we are with the Lord God.  We belong to Him and He belongs to us.  We are part of His family.  We can also face Him because Jesus blood cleanses us from all sin and the Father sees us thru Jesus and His completer work.  Praise the Lord because He is our all access Father.