Scripture for Direction, Fear, Strength, and Comfort

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In Chapter 5 of An Untroubled Heart, author Micca Campbell mentions several Scripture verses she turns to for guidance and direction in different matters regarding her family and home.

I thought about the verses I often turn to for…

Direction

Commit everything you do to the LORD.
Trust him, and he will help you. ~Psalm 37:5 (NLT)

The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand. ~Psalm 37:23-24 (NLT)

Fear

Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you. ~ Deuteronomy 31:8 (NLT)

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.  Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. ~ Isaiah 41:1 (NLT)

Strength

But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint. ~ Isaiah 40:31 (NLT)

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. ~ Philippians 4:13 (NLT)

Comfort

When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you.
When you're in rough waters, you will not go down. When you're between a rock and a hard place, it won't be a dead end— ~ Isaiah 43:2 (The Message)

God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:3b-4a (NLT)

What verses do you turn to? Will you share one by leaving a comment?

In Christ,
Laura 


Linking up with Women Living Well Wednesdays and Word-Filled Wednesday.

Psalm 5:11-12 {Something to Think About}

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
let them sing joyful praises forever.
Spread your protection over them,
that all who love your name may be filled with joy.
For you bless the godly, O Lord;
you surround them with your shield of love.

Psalm 5:11-12 (NLT)

Refuge…Protection…Joy…

Surrounded with a shield of God’s love.

I found comfort in these verses today.

Perhaps they will bless your day as well.

In Christ,

Laura 


I'm linking up today with Barbie at Fresh Brewed Sundays, Deidra at Sunday Jumping Tandem, and Joan at Sharing His Beauty. 

An Untroubled Heart Online Study - Week 5

Have a great week!

Week 5 – Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2012

Monday & Tuesday

• Read the Chapter 5 “Family Matters.” Underline or take notes on points you want to remember or go back to.

Tuesday

• Visit Laura’s blog at www.laurarath.blogspot.com for the weekly post, and leave a comment with your thoughts.

Wednesday & Thursday

• Reflect on, and answer, the Bible Study Questions at the end of the chapter. (These questions can help us go deeper into Scripture and the study, but please don’t get stressed out if you can’t, or don’t want to, answer them all.)

Friday

·    Spend time in prayer and reflecting on this week’s reading. Which Scripture verses do you rely on for guidance?

My One Word for 2012 – Trust

"Do you trust Me?"

For the past year I’ve felt God asking me if I trust Him. I thought I did. And yet when I don’t understand, I question and doubt. I know my faith and trust in Him have grown, but I still have so far to go. So, I continue to work on trusting Him.

I trusted Him as He led me outside of my comfort zone. Now I look back and know that He never left me, but continued to guide me all along. By following Him I have been blessed. I have proof that I can trust Him. I shouldn’t needed proof, but He graces me with it anyway.

I know He will continue to lead and bless me. As long as I trust Him. So that is my focus—complete and unhesitant trust in God.

When I doubt and worry sets in, I will trust Him.

When I don’t understand, I will trust Him.

When I am afraid, I will trust Him.

When I don’t feel His presence, I will trust Him.

When the storms of life whip around me, I will trust Him.

And when it’s calm again, I will trust Him. 

Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
(Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV)

In Christ,

Laura 

Linking up with: Stefanie at My One Word Wednesday and Ann at Walk With Him Wednesdays.