When the challenges of life become heavy it can ‘feel’ as if God is far from you. However, I would like to encourage you to speak these words of truth over yourself until your feelings match the heart of God and truth for you dear reader.
God sees me and understands how I feel. Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. New International Version
The Lord my God is near me whenever I pray. Deuteronomy 4:7 What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? New Living Translation
As I draw near to God I am blessed with His presence protection wisdom and understanding. Thank you God I am blessed with insight and discernment. The Lord gives me such wonderful life giving acuity it even brings my children’s children intelligence. Deuteronomy 4:7-9 What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws as this body of laws I am setting before you today? Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them. New International Version
I am helped by God Isaiah 50:8 Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame. He who vindicates me is near. Who then will bring charges against me? Let us face each other! Who is my accuser? Let him confront me! It is the Sovereign LORD who helps me. Who will condemn me? They will all wear out like a garment; the moths will eat them up. New International Version
I am clean and pure by the blood of Jesus which allows me access, acceptance and a way in to the Father of Heaven. I am within reach to God. I am next to Jesus.
Hebrews 10:22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. New Living Translation
God knows everything about me. Gods is with me in all my ways. Job 33:11
He keeps close watch on all my paths.’ New Living Translation
God Knows me. God knows what I’m gonna do or say before I do it. God’s hand of blessing is upon my head. I can never escape from Gods presence no matter where I go. No matter where I am God ‘s hand is there to guide me. God’s strength supports me. God puzzled me all together in my mothers womb. Every day and every second of my life has already been recorded in your book about me. Your loving thoughts for me are more numerous than the sands of the seas. Every new morning and every moment you are with still with me God. Psalm 139:1 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. New Living Translation
I trust the strength and protection of God for me. I praise God; He is my source of joy. Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. New Living Translation
I have found refuge with the King of Kings. I am delivered and saved by God. Psalm 37:40 The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him. New International Version
I am honored. I am shamelessly helped by God. Isaiah 50:7 Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame. New Living Translation
I am acquitted and helped by God. Isaiah 50:9 It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me. Who will condemn me? They will all wear out like a garment; the moths will eat them up. New Living Translation
The Lord is saving me. Jesus picks up, places my pieces back together, then covers my heart with a balm of salvation. God is restoring my spirit. Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. New Living Translation
God cares so tenderly that He catches and wipes away my tears. Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” New Living Translation
God is healing me. God is working all things for good. I am safe and protected by God. Psalm 69:29 But as for me, afflicted and in pain— may your salvation, God, protect me. New Living Translation
It is Gods desire for me to be blessed and have all that I need. I have all that I need. I am rich and able to share. Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it. New International Version
God’s heart is for me. I praise you God you are so worthy of my praise. Psalm 148:14 And he has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the Lord. New Living Translation
I choose to forgive myself and others; I walk in the love of God toward myself and those around me. I am close to you God; I am close to your people. Proverbs 17:9 Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. New Living Translation
God you are better than my best friend, best sibling, best love, favorite leader. Thank you Jesus for making the way for me to have perfect intimacy with you. Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. New Living Translation
God is tending to me. I am gathered into His arms. I can feel and hear the heart of God. God is gentle with me.
Isaiah 40:11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. New International Version
Christ Jesus is working out my salvation. I have the righteousness of Christ because of Jesus’ work on the cross. Isaiah 56:1 This is what the Lord says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed. New International Version
I am devoted to God. God draws me in. Jeremiah 30:21 Their leader will be one of their own; their ruler will arise from among them. I will bring him near and he will come close to me— for who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?’ declares the Lord. New King James Version
My modest prayers are heard by my heavenly Father. I am secretly rewarded by God. Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. New Living Translation
Blessed am I because I come in the name of the Lord. I am surrounded by the love and protection of God. I am nuzzled in and safe under the wings of a mighty redeemer. I am gathered in and sweetly “mothered” by my Heavenly Father.
Matthew 23:37 & Luke 13:34 “how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings.” New International Version
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