Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 3:1-17, Psalm 73:21-28, John 14:18-24
After you finish reading today’s Scriptures, come back and read the essay here to dig deeper into the ways we see this specific promise at work in our day’s reading. Then join your fellow Bible readers in the comments to reflect on and discuss what you’re learning!
Throughout the Old Testament, the Lord revealed His plans to His people and how they were to take hold of His promises. After Moses’s death, Joshua was charged with leading God’s people into the land God promised to them. And as they traveled, they carried a very tangible reminder of God’s presence with them: the ark of the covenant.
Those who went forward with Joshua walked with the presence of God guiding and protecting them. And because of Jesus’s resurrection, we now can live in the reality of what Jesus told His own disciples, “I am in my Father, you are in me, and I am in you” (Jn 14:20). The promise of life in God’s eternal presence is extended to all those who follow and obey Jesus. His presence is the good promise we have been given, wherever we may go (Ps 73:28).
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Amen! Thank you God!
I should never forget or take advantage of the spirit of God in my presence at all times! He is listening to my prayers, whether a sentence or coming to Him with so much on my heart and mind. He is ever present and I need that reminder every day. He isn’t far from me.
This is testament of how closely we are to keep the word on our hearts and our lips. The word lives in us just like the Holy Spirit.
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Some days I feel like I just assume someone is there and take it for granted that He is always with me. So thankful for those reminders
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Love that beautiful image in Joshua 3 of the ark of the covenant (God’s presence) going before his people as they walked by faith into both the scary and good promised land! Those waters heaped up once again to show them (and us!) that God is faithful and powerful to deliver on his promises!
A lot of the time I have a really hard time believing that God is always with me. But this passage reminds me that even though I can’t see Him or feel Him, He is there through it all and I’m reminded to walk by faith, not by sight❤️
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Love this and can relate! Today’s topic/reading made me also made think of Psalm 139! Been having to remind myself of this in a particular hardship. Ellie Holcomb has a song on her album “All of My Days” called “Where Can I Go – Psalm 139” that goes along with this theme as well that’s been a help to me!
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It’s so powerful to see how God’s presence has always been with His people, from the ark of the covenant leading Israel into the promised land to Jesus’s promise that He is in us and we are in Him. Today’s readings reminded me that no matter where I go or what I face, God is with me, guiding and protecting just as He did for Joshua and the Israelites. Psalm 73:28 really stood out to me: “But as for me, God’s presence is my good.” It’s such a comforting truth that we don’t walk alone ❤️
So grateful for a never ending love from our Father. Praying for you all today
Thank you God for never leaving me nor abandoning me and always reminding me to be strong and courageous your always with me and that brings me comfort knowing that you will always be with me
Psalm 73 brings truth to how we feel and think and I couldn’t help but to reread that over and over. Even when I get angry and unjustly wrong, it is good to know I am not alone! God’s presence is my good and makes me better. God shows me unwavering love and is my rock.
This is my first study to do although I listen to the app all the time. I want to deepen my relationship with my King. I was uncertain about my path within my church and he has shown me the way and I don’t want to lose sight of my way.
I love today’s study! God’s promises are these beautiful threads that run through the whole Bible. He promised Moses and Joshua that He would never leave them, and Jesus gives the same promise to us in the New Testament (John 14:18). But there is an important thing He reminds us to to: obey and keep His Word (Joshua 1:7, John 14:21). It’s not a precondition for His promise. His promise stands regardless of what we do, and He will hold our hand no matter what (Psalm 73: 21-23). However, it will be much less painful for us and we will stumble less if we obey and stay on His path. ❤️
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Be strong and courageous, She’s!! When my daughter had her open heart surgery I was reminded of the scripture shared today “ though, my heart and flesh may fail me, the Lord is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. “. Nothing seemed more fitting at the time. I pray over my daughter everyday that she is reminded of Gods faithfulness. She was saved because of Him!
Looking at my daughter everyday I am given a constant reminder of Gods miracles.
I am so thankful for His presence with us. We are never alone.
I love knowing Jesus is in me, and I am in Him. Jesus declaring HE is in ME means that I cannot just lose Him if I fall off the path. He is still with me and within me. It reminds me of the song Canticle by Taya.
“I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you” says the Lord.
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First off, I just want to say this will be a long and personal post, about an ordeal with the orphan season I went through. By the grace of God that I overcame the orphan spirit. Our world is full of orphans- the generations in mourning, lost, broken, in anguish, who have been fatherless, and motherless searching for help and a place to belong. The orphan spirit that the enemy has used to cripple people. There is a character in the Bible called Mephibosheth. He was the son of Jonathan, son of King Saul and David’s best friend. However during a battle, both Jonathan and King Saul died. And Miphiboseth was a newborn at the time, he was carried by a nurse who rushed to run during an attack, and she dropped him- both his legs were crippled and he came disabled the rest of his life. Years and years went by, no one knew him, he was forgotten, disabled, lived in hiding and secrecy because he could be a threat to the new king, such mental anguish. When David became king, strong in power, he searched out Jonathan’s descendent and invited Mephibosheth to dinner at the royal court. And guess what ,in 2 Samuel 9:8, Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a DEAD DOG like me?” This is the orphan spirit speaking. Has harsh circumstance changed us into a Mephibosheth? Lets understand how dangerous this is when it filters our identity and takes a stronghold in our mind. We are the king’s child, not a dead dog who is disabled, traumatized, robbed of title or inheritance. Though bad circumstances happen, let us come to the King’s table to receive healing and choice food. He always invites us to come, just like king David searches out Mephibosheth, God is always searching you out to invite you to come to His royal table, “I prepare a table before you…” He said (Psalm 23), My rod and my staff comforts you. Do you see any of the symptoms or common signs that the orphan spirit is in your life? self-isolation out of unworthiness, constant fear and feeling unsafe/unprotected? competition and comparison of self worth? secret jealousy and copycatting others, performance mentality, striving for acceptance and approval, serving God to earn His love, etc. (to name a few of the signs). I have honestly experienced every single one of these. It was really bad and I didn’t even realize it. The roots of orphan spirit can come from trauma, abuse, mother wounds, father wounds, family abandonment, church abandonment, family or church betrayal. An outcast season. Will we stay lame and de-feeted emotionally and spiritually? Will we keep identifying ourselves with our dysfunction or harsh circumstance? That’s why satan uses trauma, abuse, betrayal to cripple people with this orphan spirit. Will we let the outcast season define us? Or will we step into our rightful place of the Kingdom and receive divine healing from God? “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds”, declares the Lord, “because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares (Jeremiah 30:17). I want to encourage you to take the negative identity lavel of being a misfit, a black sheep, an orphan off yourself, and to Jesus, and ask Him to heal you of your rejection wounds. God wants you healed. I pray by the grace of God, you will transition from fatherless to being fathered by God. We are adopted into His family and He will provide, protect and cover you always. “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds”, declares the Lord, “because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares” (Jeremiah 30:17). I also encourage you to search out Scriptures with the word “love” and read them to yourself. I am praying for the orphan generation that we are witnessing around us, my husband works with kids who have been abandoned in the social system, and their stories are heartbreaking, so many behavior issues, besides drugs and suicide. And there are also many grown-ups out there that feel the same way, the wounds were never healed. This world needs our prayers. Orphans no more! Outcast no more! But children who are loved unconditionally and pursued by the God who cares so much, that He left the 99 to pursue the one. That is you and me. Be blessed dear sisters. (thank you if you make it this far :) Love you).
I made it this far, and it is powerful and full of wisdom. YOU are an over-comer!
Mercy your post made tears come to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing it.
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Good words of insight, Mercy! Thanks fir sharing❤️ powerful truth and challege
Thank you for sharing ❤️
Good Morning! I haven’t participated in a study since part way through Advent, but I woke up this morning HUNGRY for the Word – and you guys. For financial reasons I had given up the subscription, but am so thankful the plans and scriptures are still available online/on the app. I love that I can get back on and see familiar names – it really warms my heart!
❤️ Welcome back, Molly!
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I also let the subscription go, and am doing the study online.
welcome back Molly!
Yes, I miss YOU and your insights and wisdom!
Hi Molly R! It is so good to see you too !
What comfort to know that He never leaves me, even when i try to walk away.
“Even when”…Thank you, Teresa.
Great reading. Most of all I love knowing that even when I am weak (and feeling lonely and exhausted) I am very strong, for my strength comes from God, and his strength is endless.
I love the reminder to be strong in the Lord.
His presence…
the perfect present.
May I experience that power &
cleave to that promise
standing on the banks of my own Jordan
or waging war against my own uncertainties.
May a calm confidence grow within.
Through the Son, by the Father.
Amen & Amen
Yes, presence was my word last year, and I really focused on the wonder and thrill that He is constantly IN me!
I noticed something this morning that I hadn’t picked up on before: in Joshua 3:16, it says the people crossed the Jordan “across from Jericho.” No wonder Rahab was ready to make a deal with the spies, and no wonder the residents were so worried when the Israelites began marching! They were close enough to have gone down and watched as the Jordan piled up into a wall at the mighty hand of the God of Israel.
May we remember His miracle-working power is still present with us in our day to day! Also, really touched by the Psalm. I need to write it on a card or print it out to memorize it. Blessings, SRT sisters…
Yes! I was thinking the same thing about what it must have been like not only to be a part of the Israelites group, but to be one of the surrounding nations to see the crossing. And the Psalm spoke to me in the same way – made a note to memorize it, but memorization is definitely something a struggle with.
Well, if not memorize, at least meditate on more often than other passages we read for the morning devo! :D
I love the reminder 3 different times in the first 9 verses of Joshua to “Be Strong and Courageous.” We can be strong and courageous in all circumstances because God with never leave us, forsake us, or abandon us!
The Lord shared Psalm 73:26 a few months before my mom’s cancer diagnosis while I was in Haiti. I was unaware why that scripture was being pressed on my heart. Little did I know the Lord was reminding me of his presence and promises. Mom unfortunately was not healed on this side of the earth. But this scripture still holds a bittersweet spot in my heart and mind.
He prepares us..
I love that it holds a special place, even though not how you wish your mom’s story would have ended, He cared for you and comforted you.
Wow! Everyone’s thoughts have been a blessing! I love how God uses His word to speak to us individually! Tina, sharing your heart blesses us all! All of you sharing gives us new perspective into scripture! I love how God works!
Today, what stood cb out to me was God’s instruction to Joshua.
“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.””
Joshua 1:8-9 NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/jos.1.8-9.NIV
Keep reading and meditating on God’s word and obeying it! Don’t be discouraged or afraid because He will always be with us!
Praying for all! Remember God’s in control!
Well, that’s frustrating. My post disappeared:/ I’ll have to get back to this later but wanted to say thank you for praying. I am on my way to my eye appt right now. ❤️
So interesting….my post is thought I had “lost” appeared 2 days later. Funny:/
Prayer prompt for today: “Thank you for your promise to never leave or abandon your people, including me ”
Prayers for all.
That bless me thank you
It is so comforting to know He is the same yesterday today and tomorrow. He loves me and wants only good for me He will always be with me even when it doesn’t feel that way. It is.
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Such great comments and insights this morning. Thank you for sharing. Have prayed for you all and the things that are on your hearts.
In saying it out loud or letting it roll over in my mind, Josh 1:9 is always a strong and mighty verse, spoken with certain conviction. Words of comfort, yes, but not in a quiet way. And I’ve also had the feeling that when the Lord spoken to Joshua here He that same tone. It’s the “you can do this, you got this” tone of voice – stern and loving at the same time, with conviction and certainty. And, so it feels powerful to me. Over and over and over in scripture we are reminded that the Lord does not leave us.
He is with us. (Spoken with conviction!) Let us claim that which we know to be true, for our own lives.
Heavenly Father, thank you, that you are with us. I praise you Lord that we are never walking alone and that you are always near. Thank you Father that you are our faithful companion, ever present and near. Amen
Thank you for praying for me. Praise the Lord, I have an appointment this morning at 9:15 (MST) with a retina specialist
“I am in my Father, you are in me, and I am in you!” Amen ✝️❤
And that….is something to be EXCITED and AMAZED, and THANKFUL for!! Praise God!
He will never leave us or forsake us. What a comforting thought that is, what a great promise that He keeps!
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This is especially comforting and reassuring when over the course of our 30+ years of ministry we have seen so many leave our church and so many forsake us. All praise and glory to the One who NEVER leaves! Hallelujah!
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My daily prayer is that I will be mindful of His presence, every moment throughout my day. It’s so easy to finish our Bible reading and prayer time, and then go through the day forgetting all about Him. Remembering His presence helps me to keep on track, to stay the course, to flee sin. This song came to mind – Holy Spirit by Jesus Culture…
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VERSE 1
There’s nothing worth more, that will ever come close
No thing can compare, You’re our living hope
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Your presence, Lord
I’ve tasted and seen, of the sweetest of loves
Where my heart becomes free, and my shame is undone
In Your presence, Lord
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CHORUS
Holy Spirit You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your glory God is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your presence Lord
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BRIDGE
Let us become more aware of Your presence
Let us experience the glory of Your goodness
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Have a blessed Wednesday She’s! You all are in my thoughts and prayer.❤️
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Yes, I am up for that same challenge…keep him with me ALL day! I am pretty lucky that I am able to have the music and programs with me all day. It keeps my mind on Him. But I have tried to be mindful when I am out, for Him to use me, to have eyes to see someone that might need prayer, or a smile. I want to be the church outside the church! I envision seeing more people praying and smiling and back to the days of friendly people, loving and caring!! Don’t see it much. It’s one reason I moved to the beach area…most people are happy here being on vacation! lol.
I love singing this song at church! ❤
❤️I love that song. Thanks for sharing.
Real talk for a moment. I have never been in a season of my life where I feel so incredibly close to Jesus, yet my heart feels so dismayed at my own struggle to love Him entirely. So odd to explain. I feel His grace through it.
If you feel led, please pray for my heart. I believe 100% God has told me to have patience with myself, but I am so struggling to let of the feelings I have toward this believing guy in my life who is def not meant for me. I confessed to our mutual friend yesterday a bit of how I was feeling. I told him age isn’t a big deal, but I am in my 30s and I just feel the weight of the waiting. God, help me see Your love is holding me together. ❤️
@Lynne from Al, you are on my heart. Praying God’s love, peace, and OVERFLOWING grace to you in this time. Love you sister. ❤️❤️❤️
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Sweet sister, I pray that our gracious God will give you His peace in the waiting. May you feel Him especially close as you wait for the one God has selected for you. Love you, sweet sister! ❤️
Thank you for your prayers for us! They are definitely felt and definitely needed!
Oh Michelle, I do identify with what you are saying. When I was divorced at 32, with a 2 year old…I was so struggling with the Why…questions. Why was my dream destroyed, and my young family divided. It created so much dilemmas and problems…and the “what nows. How was I going to have other kids, and siblings for my son?! I would have to find a husband soon! Years went by…I kept trying to make it work myself (which led to disaters every time!)…but my son was aging, I was aging…It was the hardest struggle I had been through. So I know the feeling of time going…and the wants conflicting with it. When I finally surrendered my need and want for a husband…God brought him to me. My son was 7. I had just finally had my self fixed from having children a month before we met. (again, my own choosing, not praying through it!) Oh if I hadn’t..who knows. Following God is so important…all this to say- Stay strong my friend. Keep crying out the Whys and when’s, but die to the flesh and our determined ways to “help!” It never ends good. (in my experience!) Your older sisters are holding you up in your struggle. You are such an inspiration to all of us, your unfailing love for Jesus!! And sharing and inviting us into your story!!! You are Strong and Courageous my friend!
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Praying for your dear heart ❤️
Thank you sisters… I love you all so much!! ❤️ thank you for the prayers and encouragement. I have an open mic I am hosting this Friday and I am thankful to have music as a vehicle of expression. God bless you all. ❤️
I haven’t posted here before but felt led to today. Due to one of the recent presidential orders, my job may be in peril. I’ve worked in this industry for over thirty years and am only 6-7 years from retirement. I have had a lot of stress and worry over the last couple of days and have been very angry at the people causing this. But today’s reading reminded me that God is with me and goes before me preparing my way and he will not leave me in worry or need. He is capable of changing hearts, even those of leaders, and reversing these things that are harming so many. God hasn’t called me to worry and fear, but to hope and faith.
Thank you for sharing your concerns, Jana. You will be in my prayers! I love the name, Jana! I was pregnant 3 times and each time JANA was one of my top picks for a girl name. I had 3 boys! Lol ❤
Precious Jana, regardless of what happens with your job God will not leave you nor forsake you. Praying that you can cling to His promises and feel peace. ❤️
Amen! prayers for you Jana, to feel His presence and care for you!
Press in Jana! Praying for your peace of mind
Jana, lifting you and so many others in your position. I am a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels and they are in jeopardy of funding. I think of all my elderly clients who depend on that meal 5 days a week, many homebound.
Praying for you and others affected!
Jana, I’m sorry you’re experiencing this stress and uncertainty with your job. You’re so right that God is preparing your way and walking every step with you. I’m praying for His peace and comfort for you today.
Dear Jana
Hold on. Hold strong.
Uplifted by unimaginable prayer.
Praises to his Name.
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I wonder how different Christianity would be today if we still had a tangible symbol of God’s presence, like the Ark of the Covenant. Would we be drawn to it in awe and reverence, or would it become just another artifact, something to be protected, controlled, or even worshiped in place of God Himself?
But then, I remember—we don’t need an ark, a temple, or a veil separating us from Him. The moment Christ died, that veil was torn. We have direct access and no barriers to be in His presence.
It makes me grateful. Grateful that faith isn’t confined to a place or a thing. Grateful that He is with us always, not locked in a golden chest, but alive and near.
Amen!! The veil was torn! Thank you for the Cross Jesus!! I believe we people of self would have a hard time going out of way to go worship sadly. We like our own time table, and cushy western worships on Sunday with coffee in hand! I often think of my commitment to live for Christ when it inconveniences me.
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I have wondered the same.
Oh..oh..oh…I woke up a little late, but not too late. Had a VERY long day yesterday. I came close to being away from home almost 12 hours since I had a car appointment right after work that took longer than I thought, then was hungry and got food for my family. BUT GOD….God is so good that the repair of my keyhole (damaged by someone unknown who was trying to break in) was such a low price and the people were so kind. Sorry I’m rambling…but had to say I was so pleased with the repair. AND it was provided for!!! ONCE I saw the reading for this morning, I got excited!! Joshua 1 is one of my favorites! Especially Joshua 1:9 which I know is well known by all of us. I live close to my work and during the warmer weather or when I don’t have to be anywhere right away after work, I walk. AND one spring or summer on the trail someone had BEAUTIFULLY in chalk art had written Joshua 1:9. AND I remember I had just read that recently back then. It made me think that whomever wrote that may have been in the same study. I’m thinking we read Joshua for one of our Lent devotions. I took a picture of it, but couldn’t find it on my phone, but I love these BEAUTIFUL reminders of OUR JESUS who who will NEVER leave us or forsake us. I can testify to that 100 percent! Even during those dark days as I’ve mentioned here in the past, I know MY JESUS was with me. I still get teared up when I remember those lonely early mornings days sitting on the corner of the couch in the place I once called home. My Jesus came to my rescue! He was always with me. I know He was. I imagine him holding me. FOOTPRINTS in the sand comes to mind. (THANK YOU TINA) He was carrying me!
I am so glad the Lord our God will never leave us, Ps.73:28 touched my heart today.
Resting in His presence!
Mia, holding you and yours close in prayer and hope-filled you feel and know His presence..
Sending you love and hugs covered in peace filling prayers..❤️
Jesus is in his Father, we are in Jesus, and Jesus is in us the everyday people who mess up constantly. Who are imperfect to the max. People who do terrible things but we always have the opportunity to come back, to repent…my mind is blown every time I read John 14:20. MIND BLOWN!!!!!
What great comfort in knowing He will never leave us!
Beyond grateful that our Savior doesn’t leave us to walk this life alone! Psalm 73:26 especially spoke to me today. A family member is in the hospital & was just told that chemo isn’t working, so he may have only days or weeks left if the other treatment option fails. I will continue to praise God through the hurt & confusion. He>i
Prayers for you Susan, and your family member with cancer. It is so hard in that spot between wanting and praying for miracle healing and trusting God for His perfect will. We still have to keep praying. Be there for them and family/friends, pointing to the Lord. Sharing our lesson for today- that He is always with us, giving us what we need. He is with us in the hurting and confusion as well.
Praying for you and your family Susan
I’m so sorry Susan. Praying that the other treatment shows progress.
Praying for you and your family. So sorry for that hard news.
I loved today’s reading! The picture of God leading His people through the priests and the ark of the covenant is so beautiful and powerful. But, what we have, through the Holy Spirit, is even more amazing in so many ways. God, help us to see where you are leading us and to continue to follow and obey. ❤️
Amen, Hallelujah! Rejoice in that knowledge!
Beyond grateful for His presence. We are surrounded by His Love no matter what.
Amen, I’m reminded of the 2nd half of Hebrews 13.5 “…for He has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Thank You God for Jesus, so we can be with You always!
This promise has been one that has always been a boon to my soul in good times and bad. It is such a comfort knowing that the God of the universe comes close and walks with me all.the.time. He is consistent. Always faithful. ❤️
What a precious gift we take for granted!
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I love Psalm 73:21-28
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24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me up in glory!
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God’s presence is my good.
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Knowing God has stayed with me even when I turned away from Him is so comforting. That He is a God that stays.
The God who stays. Amen.
Amen & again, Amen!
He set his comforter to always be with us how wonderful! He will not abandon us. Joshua’s story reminds us of this.
I am reminded today from the essay prompt how very grateful I am to know God is always present! I don’t have to be in a specific place or need a specific human being – the Lord Jesus is our mediator and the Holy Spirit our seal. So we can approach the throne of grace, boldly whenever we want or need too.
Thank You, Jesus!
Yes, what an amazing promise! He lives in us, and our mediator is Jesus, wherever, whenever…always every minute!! What a blessing!
Lord God thank you for your promises, especially that we are never alone. I’m grateful for your presence.
Yes, NEVER alone!! How wonderful is that!?
Yes amen Danielle ❤️❤️
Holy Spirit comfort and guide my family today and always. Father let Your Blessings go before, behind, beside, all around and within us in all things and all times. In Jesus name, Amen
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God says “I will be with you, I will never leave you nor forsake you” . MARIA B & ASHLEY SHAW’s comments yesterday ❤️ – do I believe God? He is always with me, even in the times I forget the truth of these words. I am never alone.
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Another vivid example of the strength of God – have you ever tried to stop moving water? An overflowing sink, a pot that’s boiling over, a glass that’s tipped over, or even cupping your hands for a drink? Maybe you grab a towel, or yell stop or no! For God, stopping an overflowing Jordan river – easy. Awesome. Reminded again to pray for the Helene and Milton flood & storm surge victims that are still cleaning up and working on restoration, and the CA fire victims too.
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CAROLINE BRIDGES- good to see you
LINDA IN NC – praying for Gene’s surgery and the upcoming appointments
LORI LACKEY – praying for your BF and husband, for guidance to a path for help
WENDY B – praying for quick appointment and treatment for the eye issue
SHARON JERSEY GIRL & TINA – thank you for the grafting research. I read it again this morning.
LYNNE FROM AL ❤️❤️❤️
Yes, as I was reading about the Jordan’s water stopping, I thought how rarely I think of that miracle and wander!!
I love the image of how helpless we are to stop moving water! What a good reminder that God is truly all-powerful and in control of everything.
❤ Great imagery re: trying to stop water. Yes, those devastated areas are now forced to deal with excess rain. We were forecast to get over 4 inches. Praying! ❤
Precious Searching, thank you so much for your constant prayers for us! I feel like God is going to take Jack home soon. ❤️❤️❤️
Lynne, this hurts my heart for you.. Praying for you both, and prayerful God is merciful and gracious when the time comes..
You will both be held close in prayers.prayers
Sending you both hugs covered in prayers..❤
Psalm 139:7-12
“Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence?
If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.
even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you.”
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Overwhelming at times to realize everywhere I go the Lord is there.
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ERB, SARA D, JENNIFER LOVES JESUS, ANGIE, CHURCHMOUSE, HEIDI – miss you ❤️
Thank you, KELLY. Very overwhelming to think about His constant presence as He see the ways we follow Him and the ways we do not. Lord, please guide me and forgive me.
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Sweet Kelly (NEO), thank you for the reminder of Psalm 139. When my daughters were in the youth choir they sang a song Wings of the Dawn based on this psalm. I have it on my playlist and it is always a comfort to hear. ❤️
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I just read this Psalm yesterday. We are talking about Prayer in jail ministry today. And we are going to talk about the great Prayers of the Bible! I never realized the need to pray the prayers there) (I think that would be a great study for SRT!).
My thoughts too KELLY. I miss them too. Thank you for saying it.
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I miss them here, too.
I love this Psalm as well. Thank you for sharing.
Miss those ladies too❤️
I never thought about it before now, but when I lost my grandmother God was with me. He was leading me. I just didn’t know it then. Of course I didn’t cry out to him until years later. Then when I told him I was done with men he brought my soulmate to me. God is always walking with us. We may not always listen to him, but he is there when we reach out to him.
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Thank You for the reminder that You are with me, Father God ♡
I am living proof that God’s promise to be with us is for real!
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When Julee died, I was so so very lost, even with my two living boys, I was prepared to end my life. I did not see or have HOPE in my future…
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BUT GOD..
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He was with and so close, that even when I did not deserve a thing, and probably should have faced His wrath, He lovingly held me closer to Him in the midst of it all!
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Life is full of memories, and where we store them. The people of God laid stones, naming the places, (Bethel, Gilgal, Ebenezer to name but a few) to remember what God did for them on different occasions, ME, I write them down, and as my life stories tell, I hold them in my heart and I remember.
I remember well!
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So ask me, any day of the week, and my stories never change, I know no different. This is my truth, because I have never been abandoned by God, not has He ever forsaken me.. Not even when I could not see Him in my sorrow!
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The Footprintss in the Sand poem came to mind.. In particular the last verse..
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When the narrator questions God, believing that God had abandoned him/her during the harsh, hard and difficult times of trials and suffering.. God, replies..
… During those times of trials and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.. ”
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God has never been far from His beloved, not even when we have deserved it.. And He never will abandon nor forsake … Ever.
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He has promised, and He is a Promise Keeper..
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Yes and Amen.
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Happy Wednesday my dears,
Much love, hugs and prayers..
Tina ❤
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Sweet Tina isn’t it amazing how God carried us through such tragic loss? That He never left our sides? Even when we were unaware. Thinking of you from this side of the pond. XO
SWEET Tina!! As I read your comment my heart went out to you and teared up!! Thank you for this reminder!!! I love FOOTPRINTS!! I too, as most of us here can testify. WE know that’s when OUR Jesus was carrying us!! LOVE you sweet lady!!
Same Mari V! Appreciate the reminder. He is always there beside us, before, and behind—and carrying us when we are broken and can’t walk ourselves!! What a vision!!
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Sending you hugs ❤️
Be strong and courageous for the Lord is with us! Be strong and courageous! In this day and time we are constantly reminded to stand firm in the Word of God. So whatever you do, it is for the glory of God.
Amen! stand firm on the word of God! Strong and Courageous! His promises are true!