Deut 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified…, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
This morning has started out rough. I woke up late, which meant that instead of having an hour or more of quite time with my Savior, I was immediately sucked into things for work, along with the frustrations, anxieties, and uncertainties that are constant companions of this COVID-19 pandemic. I knew the answer was to step away and spend time with my Savior, laying my worries at His feet and breathing in His peace. And when I seek Him, He always shows me that He is with me.
Deut 31:7…”Be strong and courageous….”
Just like Joshua, I am afraid of all that is before me. I am uncertain of what will be asked and expected of me. I am saddened by the changes that are taking place. There are many others feeling similarly, I’m sure. But just like Joshua, I am not expected to do this alone nor in my own strength (which is good because I can’t). I can be strong and courageous because God is with me, He goes before me, and He will never leave me. Thank You, Jesus.
Deut 31:8 The LORD Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for Your encouragement. Thank You for the reminder that I am not asked to do any of this in my own strength, for the reminder that You are with me always. Help me, when I am overwhelmed by anxiety, to lay it at Your feet and to wrap myself in Your truth—You are with me, You go before me, You will never leave me. Always. Draw me closer. Amen.
Deut 31:23 The LORD gave this command to Joshua son of Nun: “Be strong and courageous, for…I myself will be with you.”
Have a blessed day.
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