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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
Hayley says:
When I was 4, my father starting to physically and emotionally abuse me. He would beat me, yell at me, shut me in rooms without food, and a whole plethora of other things. At times, I would feel alone and scared. But, tonight at church I heard this verse, and I’ve decided to make this my life verse.
So then, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message comes through preaching Christ.
Lyle P. says:
When I lost my job, I found out that my faith was really in myself and not in God – and that the only way to build a real faith in Jesus is through His Word.
I am a middle-aged, middle-class male, raised in a Christian family and happily married with 4 wonderful children. Like many people, I sometimes struggled with doubt and sin but felt like I generally had my life together, with a strong faith that could withstand difficulties.
Until my job ended. Then, my security fell apart, my bucolic suburban bubble was popped, and I was forced to confront my own mortality, fears and self perception – at the same time that my kids were hitting their teenage years. I was struggling to hold things together, while still modeling to them a trust in the Lord – as my savings were dwindling rapidly.
My faith was at a low ebb. I was fearful. But then my new faith was born, one which has come not from vague sentiments or feelings or my own strength but rather is anchored in the person of Jesus as revealed through his own book, the Bible. His Word tells me of a loving person who lived a consistent life, regardless of circumstances, and talks repeatedly about an accessible God who can be trusted and who wants to give me peace. And His Love is changing my life from one filled with fear and regret to one built on a real, revealed faith built on His Word.
And with all his abundant wealth through Christ Jesus, my God will supply all your needs.
Dasheka says:
Due to the economic hardship that America seems to be in today, this verse is seems to comfort me. It reminds me that God is always with me and assures He will make sure that all of my needs are met. All I have to do is trust and obey him. I have to also allow Him to do the rest.
You can use this verse for any situation in your life; if you want to get married, if you are sick, if you are in a bad relationship - no matter what is going on in your life, this verse applies.
Others verses are Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to thy own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.”
James 5:13-18 “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit.”
And now I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
Brian says:
This verse has encouraged me to go thorough each day with the love of Christ in my heart. As much as Jesus loves me, I should love everyone just as much. This has helped me to become more caring and loving towards other people. Jesus loved us so much that He died for us and was willing to forgive us of every one of our sins. We should love everyone just as much. Forgiving and loving others as Jesus forgives and loves us.
Ed.: Please share below how you have encouraged others with Christ’s love this week!
In the beginning the Word already existed; the Word was with God, and the Word was God. From the very beginning the Word was with God. Through him God made all things; not one thing in all creation was made without him. The Word was the source of life, and this life brought light to people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out.
Sharon F. says:
God is with me! I will keep His Word in my heart! Scripture brings peace and joy to my life. His Word is HIM! Ever since I was a child, when my grandmother would help me learn Scripture verses, I have been thankful that His Word gives me peace and joy all throughout my 50 years in Christ!
I look to the mountains; where will my help come from?
Lolita S. says:
When my husband passed away Sept. 19, 2002, the Devil was telling me to do all kinds of crazy stuff. When I went to God in prayer, He spoke this Scripture into my heart and instantly I knew God was going to see me through. This Scripture gave me the assurance to know that despite everything, God was still in control. I’ve had many more trials and tests since then, but God is still good. I lost my father Aug. 14, last year and I relied on Isaiah 26:3-4. When my mom passed, it was Ecc. 3:1-9.
The word of God is and has been my life.
For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
Christian music group Soul Sister Sally shares their personal stories of freedom in Christ.
My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ.
Christian rock group Seventh Day Slumber shares how the band started and the mission and ministry of the group.
One day, Joseph told his brothers what he had dreamed, and they hated him even more.
Christian Gospel music artist and pastor Norman Hutchins shares his personal testimony of growing up in an abuse home and dealing with poverty.
Tell the heavens and the earth to start singing! Tell the mountains and every tree in the forest to join in the song! The LORD has rescued his people; now they will worship him.
Christian music artist Matt Maher shares how God has used his gifts to form a ministry out of it all.
