Reassurance

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff - they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4 (NRS)

No matter what the circumstances, you are not walking alone. You are covered by great love, compassion and protection.

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Giving

For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.
Luke 21:4 (ESV)

Whether it be fiscal resources, emotional or physical means, the most meaningful offering is when we give out of our lack.

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Actions

Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your principles!
Psalm 119:5 (ESV)

Let this be the prayer of our hearts and the motivation of our actions.

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Strength

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.
Ephesians 3:14-16 (ESV)

Receive this prayer!

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Faithfulness

You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised.
Psalm 119:65 (NLT)

Be intentional to reflect on God's faithfulness, especially in times of waiting.

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Perspective

You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my every thought when far away. You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment you know where I am.
Psalm 139:2,3 (NLT)

God knows.

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Assurance

If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.
Psalm 139:9,10 (ESV)

There is nowhere you can go where God can't lead you and hold you.

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Assurance

You are the one who rules the oceans. When their waves rise in fearful storms, you subdue them.
Psalm 89:9 (NLT)

God will calm your storm.

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Discovering Your Calling Won’t Make You Whole

When I was 24, I was in a job that was not a great fit for me. Not terrible, but not great, and the “not great” part was all I focused on. I was very anxious about my job and very restless for the next thing. I wanted to find out exactly what my calling was and do only that. I thought if I found the job that was my calling, I would love it and jump out of bed every morning, even on Mondays.

I’ve felt this way for most of my twenties.

Even when I got a new job at age 24 that was a much better fit for me and gave me more joy, I prayed that God would show me exactly what He wants me to do and give me the courage to do it.

A few months ago I began reading a book called The Call by Os Guinness. I loved the title and decided by the time I finished it, I would have a clear picture of God’s will for my life. This was going to be great.

Then, I read this paragraph.

And it’s basically all I’m thinking about right now:

“…it is easy to become spoiled if we concentrate on the core of our giftedness—as if the universe existed only to fulfill our gifts….We live in a fallen world and the core of our gifts may not be fulfilled in our lives on earth. If there had been no Fall, all our work would have naturally and fully expressed who we are and exercised the gifts we have been given. But after the Fall, that is not so.”

When I first read that part of the book, I fought it. No, I thought, I will “arrive” one day. I will discover my perfect calling. It’s here, and I’m going to find it.

But what if it’s not?

What if this really is a fallen world in which things fell, and now they are broken? This is what was promised to us after all: “In the world you will have tribulation,” Jesus said (John 16:33).

How quickly I forget that. How quickly I get discouraged and wonder why I don’t feel content or why work is so hard sometimes. Maybe it’s because it’s supposed to be. Maybe it’s to remind us that things are broken here.

And the reminder of brokenness carries over into all areas of our lives. We scramble for perfection, peace, clarity and happiness, but are they here? Sometimes yes, but also sometimes no.

And they’re not meant to be.

Eternity is in our hearts, so we long for it everywhere. When we don’t find wholeness here on earth, we are forced to look forward and upward.

When I see it this way, the breaking of things is a promise for the whole that is coming. “But take heart; I have overcome the world,” says the rest of John 16:33. And though this promise does not lessen the longing, it does deepen the hope.

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Refuge

He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.
Psalm 144:2 (NIV)

He is our fortress, our stronghold and deliverer. He is our shield and in Him we can take true refuge.

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Wisdom

Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.
Proverbs 21:5 (NLT)

Resist the temptation to take shortcuts or make hasty decisions.

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Hope

LORD, don't hold back your tender mercies from me. My only hope is in your unfailing love and faithfulness. For troubles surround me - too many to count! They pile up so high I can't see my way out. They are more numerous than the hairs on my head. I have lost all my courage.
Psalm 40:11,12 (NLT)

When your courage is failing you, be reminded that you can hope and trust in God's unfailing love and faithfulness.

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Hope

And no one after drinking old wine desires new, for he says, 'The old is good.'"
Luke 5:39 (ESV)

Even though the old is more comfortable and familiar, embrace the new. Trust what God has ahead for you.

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Truth

The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.
Psalm 145:14 (ESV)

God will uphold you in everything you're going through.

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Trust

O Israel, can I not do to you as this potter has done to his clay? As the clay is in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand.
Jeremiah 18:6 (NLT)

Cooperate and trust God. He will use each and every life experience to mold and shape you into your best self, giving glory to His name and furthering the Kingdom.

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Hope

But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness.
Psalm 69:13 (ESV)

From the days of old, people have asked for God to answer prayers. Reach out your petitions to Him and ask Him to answer. He is unwaveringly faithful.

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Faithfulness

O my Strength, I will sing praises to you, for you, O God, are my fortress, the God who shows me steadfast love.
Psalm 59:17 (ESV)

When you're anxious, tired and lacking strength, be reminded of God's steadfast love and covering. Cry out to Him and allow the truth of His faithfulness and provision to give you energy and strength.

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Trust

We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:9 (NLT)

Learn to trust and lean into this truth

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Giving

Give as freely as you have received!
Matthew 10:8b (NLT)

Let this instruction inform your output.

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Choices

"The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light."
Matthew 6:22 (ESV)

Consider your intake.

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Rest

I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.
Psalm 4:8 (NLT)

You can lie down in peace and truly rest, knowing that the Lord will keep you safe.

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God's Protection

Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will know no fear. Even if they attack me, I remain confident.
Psalm 27:3 (New Living Translation)

There is reassurance in God's protection, provision, grace and mercy. As you consider adversity, also consider how unwavering His promises are.

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Grace

“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” - 2 Corinthians 9:8

Understanding the Holy Spirit

John 14: 14-16 NIV