Sometimes the deep teaches us something deep. Fear will always remind us of our human-ness. But Jesus knows the depth of our fear and asks us instead, “Why do you doubt? ... I’ve got you.”
“There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.”
- Proverbs 19:21 NKJV
“Sing, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem!”
- Zephaniah 3:14 NKJV
“The Lord has taken away your judgments, He has cast out your enemy. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; You shall see disaster no more.”
- Zephaniah 3:15 NKJV
“In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Do not fear; Zion, let not your hands be weak.”
- Zephaniah 3:16 NKJV
“The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”
“I will not execute the fierceness of My anger; I will not again destroy Ephraim. For I am God, and not man, The Holy One in your midst; And I will not come with terror.”
Hosea 11:9 NKJV
“So you, by the help of your God, return; Observe mercy and justice, And wait on your God continually.”
Hosea 12:6 NKJV
““O Israel, you are destroyed, But your help is from Me.”
Hosea 13:9 NKJV
““I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death. O Death, I will be your plagues! O Grave, I will be your destruction! Pity is hidden from My eyes.””
Hosea 13:14 NKJV
“Who is wise? Let him understand these things. Who is prudent? Let him know them. For the ways of the Lord are right; The righteous walk in them, But transgressors stumble in them.”
“Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. “Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all.” Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.”
“Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. “Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all.” Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.”
‘It is always important to know when something has reached its end. Closing circles, shutting doors, finishing chapters, it doesn’t matter what we call it; what matter is to leave in the past those moments in life that are over. Because we could not go back and force things to be as they once were.’
You can’t see the pressure the other person is under, and the other person can’t see the pain you’re in. This is life, whether it’s with work, family, feelings or friends, we should try to understand each other. Learn to think differently, perhaps more clearly and communicate better. A little thought and patience goes a long way. — Rashawn Copeland