Yesterday the unknown writer, F.B.M., encouraged me to keep my eyes not so much on the promises but on the Promisor. Keeping that counsel in mind, I'm now drawn to a few of the innumerable promises of the Promisor that keep me encouraged on a daily basis.
"Love never ends. These three things continue forever: Faith, hope and love."-1 Corinthians 13:8,13 (NCV). God Himself is the true essence of love. Even on my worst days, when I feel neither loving nor lovable, God loves me. He chose to do that, He promises to do that and He will always do that. Inconceivable!
"God will show His mercy forever and ever to those who worship and serve Him."-Luke 1:50 (NCV). He didn't lift me up only to drop me. His grip is firm. Reassuring!
"So know that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God. He will keep His agreement of love for a thousand lifetimes for people who love Him and obey His commandments."-Deuteronomy 7:9 (NCV). God is not hindered by time as I know it. His "agreement of love" was on the scene long before I was and it will continue long after I've departed. Encouraging!
"Every word of God is true. He guards those who come to Him for safety."-Proverbs 30:5 (NCV).
Two promises here. I never have to doubt what He imprints on my heart. He is the Real Deal. And I will never need to worry about His ability to keep me in His hand. I have a safe harbor at all times. Comforting!
That should be enough to keep me going for today😊
"Do Thou be with me, and prepare me for all the smiles of prosperity,
The frowns of adversity,
The losses of substance,
The death of friends,
The days of darkness,
The changes of life,
And the last great change of all.
May I find Thy grace sufficient for all my needs."-The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions.
Beautiful!
On the health front:
Chemo today but other than that nothing significant to report this morning, thankfully.
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