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“If any nation comes to fight you, it is not because I sent them. Whoever attacks you will go down in defeat. “I have created the blacksmith who fans the coals beneath the forge and makes the weapons of destruction. And I have created the armies that destroy. But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord; their vindication will come from me. I, the Lord, have spoken!”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭54:15-17‬ ‭NLT‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/116/isa.54.15-17.NLT

Whatever the enemy tries to use against you for evil, I will use for good. I am your Redeemer who sits in heaven and laughs at the enemy! Never fear, for I will open a new path of victory for you.

Beloved, because you operate in my love, your roots have reached deep into the earth. Your fruit will be abundant like the grapes of the promised land, for I am giving you the faith of Joshua and Caleb. You are an overcomer, and everyone will see and hear of your fruit and will come to taste it. For I have said that by your fruit you will be known. You will also be known by the fragrance you carry. For you walk in my aroma and leave my fragrance wherever you go. The trials you suffer will only serve to increase the fragrance and bring you out into an even greater expanse! So, say goodbye to the past. It has no future for you! You are lovers of my presence. Troubles, pressures, and problems will not keep you away from heaven’s love.

Whispers written by Brian Simmons and Gretchen Rodriguez

Your spiritual roots go deeply into his life as you are continually infused with strength, encouraged in every way. You are established in the faith; you have absorbed and enriched by your devotion to him! Colossians 2:7

As you survey the parts of your life that break your heart or that don’t make sense right now, may you dare to stand strong, look up, and consider afresh what God’s resurrection POWER can do in, through, and around you! Only those who’ve walked through the valley of the shadow will truly grasp the power of redemption on the other side. Jesus withholds NO good thing from those who walk intimately with Him. He’s not the reason you suffer; He’s with you in the storm. He is your Shelter, Deliverer, and Strong Tower. He’s Your Redeemer, Savior, and Friend. He’s your Prince of Peace and Sure Defender. Find your footing again. Engage your faith. Embrace a right perspective. Trust Jesus with your whole heart and see what Love will do.

Psalm 84:11 (NLT) ~ For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.

“Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.”
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2:22-26‬ ‭NIV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/111/2ti.2.22-26.NIV

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“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.”

‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1:6-10‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/111/2ti.1.6-10.NIV

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bible.com/bible/116/1ti.6.14.NLT

“Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. And I charge you before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate, that you obey this command without wavering. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. For, At just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all Lords.”

‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭6:12-15‬ ‭NLT‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/116/1ti.6.13.NLT

bible.com/bible/116/psa.27.14.NLT

Teach me how to live, O Lord. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me. Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence. Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭27:11-14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.27.11-14.NLT

Every hour of your life is a sacred gift from a God who loves you. Every moment is packed with eternal possibilities. As one of God’s precious children, you live under the light of God’s smile, and you’re flanked by guardian angels. You have a reserved and secure place at the Table of Grace and home in heaven that will take your breath away. May you have the wisdom to number your days that you may gain a heart of wisdom. May you lift your gaze from what you can see so that you can envision what you cannot see: face-to-face fellowship with Jesus, life eternal, holy habitation, joy abundant, and laughter down to your toes. You’ll lack nothing, possess all things, and never have another insecure day as long as you live. That’s your inheritance in Christ Jesus. Live like it’s true today. Susielarson.com

Psalm 90:12 NIV ~ Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.