The Lord is ready to hear and to hold those who are burdened with a broken heart. The Lord is ready to help and to heal those who are crushed by sorrow and suffering.

If only I could trust past the fear and pain and get a glimpse of what God has in mind. Out of all the painfulness, He says He will cause a good thing, a new thing to be born.

I stop my ears to the noises around. I quiet my mind as well as my heart. My will is silent, my tastes and desires too. I am still. I am resting in God. My hope comes from Him alone.

The source of my salvation is grace. It has nothing to do with my worth or my worthlessness. It has nothing to do with anything I have done or could ever do. Even the faith that I exercise in receiving that gift of salvation, is a gift.

The Lord is my Helper. I am depending directly on Him. He is handpicking those that will help me. He is my Defender. He is delivering me out of all my difficulties. He is waging war on my behalf.

I am certain. Nothing will stop God from loving me. Not death or cosmic supernatural powers. Not now or tomorrow or a thousand years from now. Neither the wicked schemes of Satan; nor mean manipulations of man can stop Him from loving me. Nothing can!

He started a good work in me, His good work. He will keep improving it until Jesus comes. I am sure of this.

For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock? God arms me with strength, and He makes my way perfect. He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights

This is our God, and greatly to be praised. His grace is sufficient, His love is true. He will guard and guide us to the end of our days. This is our God, and greatly to be praised.

The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob and my God; the covenant-keeping God who preserves and provides; the God who cares and connects Himself to my needs. It may seem long to me sometimes, so reassure me of Your divine help.