Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”
Lord, You promise that we have nothing to fear because You have called us and redeemed us. We are Yours. Help me to live the truth of these words, even when the world feels like it’s falling apart, even when every plan that I make fails to materialize. Help me to trust You and not be afraid.
Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Lord, You don’t promise sunshine and roses always. Isaiah 43:2 doesn’t say *if* buy rather *when.* Bad things happen. Difficulties happen. But You promise to be with us always, even in hard times, especially then. Help me to lean into You and trust You, Lord, especially in my trials.
Isaiah 43:18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
Lord, Isaiah 43:19 gives me such hope: You are making a way, even now, even though I can’t yet perceive it. You are doing a new thing, something You are very excited about. Help me to trust and hope always, even when I can’t yet perceive what You are doing. Help me to trust and hope always in You, Lord. Amen.
Isaiah 43:19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness….
Have a blessed day.