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“My Spirit resides in your heart; therefore, you never have to be afraid. I give light to the dark places of your life, and my salvation is your constant companion. My love encamps around you and I will keep you safe. Through your willingness to be led in the path of righteousness, I will make your way clear. You will never walk alone and there is nothing to fear when you’re trusting me.

Allow past experiences to be your teacher. Sometimes when you are afraid to do certain things, it is because of something that has happened in your past. Understand those things and how they have shaped you. Look to me for the truth about yourself and how it applies to what you are dealing with today.

I have not given you a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and a sound mind. My Word will shine the light of truth upon your heart and mind as you seek me. It is the resource that guides you to deliverance, so you may walk in joyful freedom from the things that cause you fear.

• Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing. Psalms 34:9
• The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Psalm 34:7
• The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord that sheds light on one’s inmost being. Proverbs 20:27
• The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out. Proverbs 18:15
• …say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” Isaiah 35:4
• For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)

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“The road you are on is paved with my deepest love and continuous provision for you. Your every need will be met in me. I have never left you and I will not forsake you. You may trust my faithfulness.

When doubt looms or fear tries to snatch away the comfort of my security, you stand firm. Remember the things that I have done for you in the past. Remember all the ways that I have provided for you.

My blessing upon your life does not end, even if I call you to travel an unfamiliar path. I will see you through whatever I lead you to. You will have my peace as a sign that you are going the right way.

There is no fear that my love cannot conquer. There is no challenge that you cannot overcome or soar through with great success because you have chosen to follow me. You have committed to live for me and one day you will walk through the glorious doors of my Kingdom where there is everlasting joy and peace.

Continue to submit to me and trust me with every fiber of your being, for I will not fail you. My love is mighty and powerful to save. You are my own and you will overcome so that my glory is magnified in your life. Stay on the narrow road for it always leads you to my love and greatest blessings.”

• If my house were not right with God, surely, he would not have made with me an everlasting covenant, arranged and secured in every part; surely, he would not bring to fruition my salvation and grant me my every desire. 2 Samuel 23:5
• “I will strengthen them in the Lord and in his name, they will live securely,” declares the Lord. Zechariah 10:12
• …then free of fault, you will lift up your face; you will stand firm and without fear. You will surely forget your trouble, recalling it only as waters gone by. Life will be brighter than noonday, and darkness will become like morning. You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look about you and take your rest in safety. Job 11: 15-18
• Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. Psalm 37:3

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“My word is a lamp for your feet and a light to your path. It is the foundation of your faith. Sharper than any two-edged sword, it separates truth from lies and cuts deep into your heart. My word gives you power over the enemy of your soul to keep you from living consumed by fear and terror.

Hide my word in your heart so that you will have confidence to face troubles when they come and so that you will be able to stand firm, fully capable of overcoming any obstacle that may try to come against you.

Knowing me personally and having my word in your heart will lead you to victorious outcomes on the other side of battle. Truth always wins the victory. Keep the lamp, the light of my truth, burning in your heart, so you will never fight alone.”

• Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105
• …for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. 1 John 5: 4,5
• I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. Luke 10:19
• For the word of the God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
• I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11
• When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever. Proverbs 10:25

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“The struggles of your flesh are opportunities to experience my grace in your life.  However, there are times when you judge yourself too harshly for how you feel. Raw emotions like anger, hurt or pain can sometimes cause you to have feelings of unworthiness and prevent you from seeking me. Yet, this is what grace is all about and these are the right conditions for you to receive it.

When you are at your worst, I am at my best and my grace is given to you liberally. Something good can come from every situation when you choose to look to me for help.

The hardest thing to do is set your emotions aside and allow my Spirit to move in your circumstances. This is a battle of your mind over your flesh. I am your safe-haven, the perfect place to release the rush of emotions that attempt to distract you from thinking rationally and inhibit your response to me in moments of challenge.

My Spirit, the source of all wisdom and knowledge, is in you. Comfort, hope, and encouragement are found in my Word as you open it and begin to seek me. You will be kept in perfect peace as you trust in me.  Your heart, mind, and body will be strengthened and encouraged when you receive my mighty grace.”

• Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. Romans 8: 12, 13
• Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. Romans 8:5
• Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16
• But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
• You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3

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“Living abundantly is possible for all of you who belong to me. However, you must be in a spiritual position to receive the many treasures I have in store for you. The fullness of life I give is not found in worldly riches and material possessions, though some of you will acquire them. True abundance begins with my provision of grace and the gift of righteousness that comes through your relationship with Jesus.

When you receive me, the blessing of my Spirit is yours. I keep my promises. I provide refreshing waters of abundance through my Spirit who is alive in you, that no matter what is happening in your life, you will experience true joy and contentment.  You will understand with complete assurance that your needs are met in me. Good times will become great times, and bad times won’t be so hard because my Spirit carries you through them.

Live thankfully because thankfulness produces an overwhelming abundance of peace. When peace flows like a river in you, the twists and turns of life will never overtake you. Abundance is having me in your life and trusting that my love and provision for you will always be enough.”

• For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who received God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ! Romans 5:17
• The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 1:14
• Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17

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“Many things you experience in this life may not be met with immediate understanding. Your life is a journey toward me. Your experiences are how I refine you. Some refining is done through the fire because the fire you experience going through a trial shapes and perfects your character.

Heat makes you bendable so you can be molded into a useful instrument that allows my power to be manifested in your life. It melts away impurities and sin so you will be clean, enabling you to become all you were created to be.

You don’t have to fear the fire because I am with you in it. Trust me in the fire for you will not be burned, you will be better. You will come forth from it stronger, with your faith deepened and your heart encouraged. Understanding awaits you on the other side of the fire.”

• Gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, lead and anything else that can withstand fire must be put through the fire, and then it will be clean. Numbers 31:22, 23a
• Some of the wise will stumble, so that they may be refined, purified and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time. Daniel 11:35
• When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:2

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“Many are the plans of your heart, but it is my purposes which prevail because I know what is best for you. In the morning, I will hear your prayers and receive with joy your praises and requests. In these peaceful moments, I will whisper to you as I draw your heart toward mine.

I go before you today and prepare the way ahead so you may rest in the assurance that I am with you. I encourage you to look for me in quiet places, in the silent corners where unspoken words often lay waiting to be found. I am in spaces where it is not always easy for you to perceive me. However, as you become more in tune to the movement of my Spirit in you, you will begin to see the things I want to show you.

Let the light of my glory shine in you so you in turn can spread its warmth to others. You will bring light into darkness as you shine for me. Set your sights upon me and faithfully follow where I lead. My love goes where you go and my blessing is upon you to do all I have for you to do today. My grace is your sufficiency and the peace that passes all understanding will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

• Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21
• In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3
• A word was secretly brought to me, my ears caught a whisper of it. Job 4:12
• 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
• For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6
• And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

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“I wait for you, eager for your time and attention. Times of fellowship with you give me great delight. They also provide you with opportunities to learn from me, to know me better, and to hear from me the things I want to share with you.

I wait to give you my love. It not only gives peace to your soul and joy to your heart, its sustaining power keeps you moving forward in life. The greatest love you will ever know is my love.

I wait to bless you that you might also bless others. There are many two-fold purposes in my plans. One may be more obvious than another, but when you have eyes to see and ears to hear, you will see the bigger picture.

I wait for you to come humbly to me. It is through humility that I am able to reveal my plans to you. So keep your eyes fixed upon me. In faith, follow where I lead you so that you will be effective in what I call you to do. My strength is perfected in your weakness, therefore, what is not necessarily easy for you, can be accomplished through me.

I wait for you to serve. My ways are not your ways, yet my plans are fulfilled because of your willingness to serve me. I am honored when you choose the narrow way for then I can open wide the windows of heaven to pour down my blessings upon you.

I wait for you to seek me with all of your heart.  True wisdom is found in me. It is found in the truth of my word. You will know me deeply as you understand my word and how it applies to your life.

I wait for you…I long for you to follow me.”

• …let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 10:22
• Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22: 37 – 39
• He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8
• You my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. Galatians 5:13
• “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:8
• But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 7:14
• I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. Proverbs 4:11
• But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul. Deuteronomy 4:29
• The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. Psalm 111:10

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“As the soothing waves of the sea roll over the sand and shore, so my love washes over you. True restoration and refreshment for your body and soul are always found in me. When  your body is tired and weak, I will support and sustain you. Healing comes as you rest in me.

No matter how you feel, if you are weary, or if you are sick, I am with you and the comfort of my blessings will cover you. Seeing these blessings, however,  may require you to look beyond what you feel.

Trust in my great and perfect love so that you may receive what you need from me. The healing I provide, not only gives refreshment to your body, it strengthens your mind, calms your emotions, and ministers to the inner wounds of your spirit. When you are down, look up! In faith, I will supply your every need, for my love will not fail you.”

• He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3
• Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me. Psalm 69:16
• Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. Psalm 30:2
• Then the angel who was speaking to me came forward and said to me, “Look up and see what is appearing.” Zechariah 5:5
• Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassion’s never fail. Lamentations 3:22

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“The joy I give you daily fuels your strength as you navigate your way through this life. My peace is your victory in times of discontent. The light of my love flowing through you will touch the hearts of those around you who need to know that my goodness still exists in the world. The power of my love ministers to the hearts and minds of others, even when you cannot see it, because you have chosen to live in me and the abundance of my love.

Your inspiration is my presence, through the power of my Spirit, working in you to accomplish my good plans. It is undeniable, it is unstoppable, and it will penetrate even the darkest of hearts to bring truth and life to those who are empty and lost. Your part is to draw near to me. Be willing to go where I lead you and serve me wherever you are.

With joy in your heart, my light shines in you so others will naturally be drawn to me. The more joy fills your soul, the more your life feels complete and satisfied.

My peace resides in a contented heart. It can transform negative spirits. It brings every thought captive to the obedience of Christ so the cycle of peace and joy keeps flowing. This is true abundance: freedom from sin, freedom to live joyfully in peace, unfazed by the aches and pains of life.

Let my joy be complete in you today so that you may rise above everything that would try to bring you down. Joy, fueled by the power of my perfect love, will be your greatest strength as you go with me from day to day.”

• As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.  I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. John 15: 9 – 11
• Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy…1 Peter 1:8
• You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11