Yahweh himself will watch over you; he’s always at your side to shelter you safely in his presence. He’s protecting you from all danger both day and night. He will keep you from every form of evil or calamity as he continuously watches over you. You will be guarded by God himself. You will be safe when you leave your home, and safely you will return. He will protect you now, and he’ll protect you forevermore! Psalms 121:5-8 TPT
I’m so thankful for the promises contained in these 4 verses.
He watches over me
He’s always at my side to shelter me safely in his presence.
He’s protecting from danger both day and night.
He keeps me from all forms of evil or calamity as he always watches over me.
I’m guarded by God Himself
I’ll be safe when I leave my home as well as when I return.
He will protect me now and forevermore.
I constantly thank God for His protection and provision. Not just for me, but for my children and grandchildren. To know I don’t need to worry or stress about God losing sight of me keeps me at peace.
He’s watching over you as well. Are you thankful? You can trust Him.
Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country, and from your relatives and from your father’s house, to the land which I will show you; Genesis 12:1 NASB2020
I have always been mesmerized by these verses. It’s as if He was testing Abram to see if he would obey and move.
If any of us had received insane instructions, such as these in our current time, I am pretty sure we would not pass the test. However, I believe that there’s a remnant of believers who will listen to the voice of the Lord and commit to following his direction.
Back in the beginning of the year 2000, I received a clear directive from the Lord that we would be moving to Florida. Both Walt and I had good jobs, we were both involved in great church ministries and were had a home we loved. Our oldest daughter was married with 3 beautiful grandchildren, and our youngest daughter had a job and also involved in ministry.
Walt had no desire to move anywhere, especially not Florida. I vividly remember him saying often, “I would never move to Florida! If someone gave me me property there, I would sell it and stay in Michigan.”
So although I was willing, God had some work to do. I left it in His hands and continued doing what I was doing.
In the fall of 2001, we listed our home and 9/11 happened, the bottom fell out of the market and there was no interest in buying. In January, we re-listed with a Spirit filled believer who asked about our vision, got on board with us.
While in Florida celebrating our anniversary on a luncheon cruise, we received a call from our realtor with a full priced cash offer. Through a friend in Florida, we saw a house she was renovating and made an offer which was accepted.
I didn’t intercede and pray about it. I didn’t try to manipulate my husband to change his mind. I simply said yes and stood and watched God work out all the details.
By September of 2002, we were living in Florida. God positioned us with favor and promotion we’d never sought after or ever dreamed of.
God rewards obedience. He orders and directs our steps. We had a ton of opposition. We had a ton of naysayers. But we stepped out and God provided as He promised.
So regardless of the craziness of the instructions Abram received, he ended up with more than he ever imagined and we’re included as his descendants. I like to think that I take after him a little bit.
Enjoy your journey and listen carefully for Gods instructions.
Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted to him. Mark 11:23 NASB
Wake up all you God speakers around the world. Jesus is teaching in this verse just what happens when you stop thinking and talking like the world does and start thinking and talking like God does.
The key to this is not doubting. When you doubt His Word (Jesus), you doubt that all things are possible when you believe.
You’re familiar with the story of Peter stepping out of the boat and walking to Jesus and when he got his eyes off Jesus and onto the water?
Immediately Jesus reached out with His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:31 NASB2020
If he had kept his eyes in the Word (Jesus), Peter would have remained on top of the water.
What have you been believing for? What miracles do you need to manifest in your life? Speak to it and then keep your eyes on Jesus. Not the mountain. Not the bills. Not the lab report. Eyes on Jesus and thank Him. Believe you’ve already received it.
His Word won’t return to Him empty or void. It will accomplish what He sent it to do. He sent His Word to heal you and deliver you from all disease. He is faithful who promised. My God will supply all my needs according to His riches, not mine.
“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is life not more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the sky, that they do not sow, nor reap, nor gather crops into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more important than they? And which of you by worrying can add a single day to his life’s span? And why are you worried about clothing? Notice how the lilies of the field grow; they do not labor nor do they spin thread for cloth, yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! Do not worry then, saying, ‘What are we to eat?’ or ‘What are we to drink?’ or ‘What are we to wear for clothing?’ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you. “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:25-34 NASB2020
Jesus thought these verses were extremely important for us to know. Why? Because He understood what robs us of peace, will destroy us.
Every time something happens that causes worry, we need a deeper understanding of who God is and His nature to care for us. He loves us. We’re His children and so He will take care of us.
We all face life altering things. Loss of a loved one, horrible lab reports, surgeries we didn’t see coming, loss of income, overwhelming debt. But Jesus said not to be worried about any of these things.
Why? Because worry does nothing but eat away at your confidence in Gods Word and His covenant promise to take care of us. Not based on what we’ve done, but on what He said. He’s not a man. He can’t lie. He always keeps His promises.
He leads me. He feeds me. I’m His daughter and He loves me. I will rest in those promises. I will keep my peace. Anxiety will not steal my peace. He said He will keep me in perfect peace if I keep my mind on Him. His Word trumps mine every single time.
‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Isaiah 41:10 NASB2020
Have you ever experienced the sort of fear that actually freezes you into an iceblock of uncertainty and indecision? I have. There’s nothing like it.
When it first hit me, I thought, no way! I know where fear comes from. I’ll just rebuke the devil and I’ll just remind myself of the Word. God deliberately says not to fear, twice. Easy peasy, right?
The stark reality is that sometimes the fear doesn’t just go away. It rises up big and strong with each decision that needs to be made. Every time I feel alone, although I know I’m not.
I know all the scriptures and have them on recall.
When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. Psalm 56:3
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
The Lord is for me; I will not fear; What can man do to me? Psalm 118:6
And the list goes on and on and on. So what do I actually do to unfreeze myself from that debilitating fear? I remind myself of all the ways God’s taken care of me in the past. It’s not my first time frozen and I’m pretty sure it won’t be the last.
Start with your remembers. Make a list if need be, because your mind will never get there on its own. Slowly you’ll feel the ice thaw and the peace and calm begin to shift. It’s there in His presence you’ll find what you need.
Father, I’m certain of one thing, You’re always with me. You direct my steps and provide the answers I need to survive this. Increase my peace. I expect miracles only you can provide. I trust.
The person who rests in the shadow of the Most High God will be kept safe by the Mighty One. I will say about the Lord, “He is my place of safety, He is like a fort to me, He is my God. I trust in Him.” Psalm 91:1-2
Have you ever been introduced to someone important? You extend your hand and graciously say, “Pleased to meet you.” That introduction doesn’t mean you ‘know’ that person. It simply means you met them.
There seem to be a lot of people in the world that have been introduced to God but are making false claims to ‘knowing’ Him. To really know someone, you must meet again multiple times. There must be more than an exchange of pleasantries. There must be words exchanged and trust built.
So many couples ‘fall in love’ after one date when they truly have no idea who that person really is. They don’t take the time to exchange more than surface stuff, where it’s in the deep things that develop trust and intimacy. You can’t go ‘deep’ on the first date! If you do, you’ll scare the other person away.
Same with building a home, you can’t put a roof on a foundation! Walls must be built to hold the roof on, and they must be straight. Lies only make for crooked walls, which must be torn down and built again. There is so much to say and so little time.
The point here is to know God intimately. You must spend time with Him, cultivating relationship and trust. God doesn’t respond to manipulation. You can’t just say, ‘God, if you do this for me, I’ll serve you!’ This isn’t His first rodeo, and I think He’s pretty familiar with the outcome. It’s about knowing you’re on a journey with someone you love, someone who is leading you down an unfamiliar path, but you know will keep you safe.
It doesn’t mean you won’t face obstacles along the way, but your hand is in the hand who created all things. You have to trust Him.
Joseph was on a journey with God. He received a promise and trusted God to keep it. He went 12 years being tested and proved worthy of the task God had given him before it actually came to pass.
Some of us are whiners, constantly asking God, ‘How long?’ Every 5 minutes, like children in the car on a trip. Trust. If you’ve spent time on your walls, you’ll be ready when God puts the roof on. Don’t settle for 4 foot walls unless you’re 3 ft tall. Keep building the walls, focusing on who God is and what He’s done. Praising and worshipping in the middle of your strong winds and rough seas. When you’ve been proven, your promise will manifest. Hold on!
Father, I want to know you more. More than I do at this moment. There is so much I’ve yet to discover about you, your grace and mercy. Your love alone, I’ve only caught small glimpses of, but what I’ve seen and known leaves me weak and breathless. I love with such small, immature love, but you have opened yourself to me in such amazing ways. The only way I can show you my love is by loving others as if it were you. Help me to do that. I seem to fall short so many times. It’s in your Name I ask this. Amen
So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together for good, for we are His lovers who have been called to fulfill His designed purpose. Romans 8:28 TPT
I recently watched an artist paint a portrait as a special memory for someone. As she began, I was totally unimpressed with her skills. I even commented on how ugly it was.
When she presented the completed picture, I was stunned at the detail. It made me realize that I misjudged her.
How many times have we looked at our messed up lives and wondered what God was thinking? Why did that happen?
Sometimes it’s easy to be critical of God when we have no idea what His plans are. We question. We judge. We get angry. We throw fits, scream and stomp our feet like toddlers who don’t get there way.
But if we just wait and trust His plan, it ends up looking different when He’s finished. He’s the Master painter and we’re His work of art.
Remember we are His lovers. We’ve been called to fulfill His designed purposes, not our own. Stop trying to make sense of what you see right now. He’s not finished yet.
I ponder all you’ve done, Lord, musing on all your miracles. It’s here in your presence, in your sanctuary, where I learn more of your ways, for holiness is revealed in everything you do. Lord, you’re the one and only, the great and glorious God! Psalms 77:12-13 TPT
There are treasures found in the presence of God. When was the last time you went treasure hunting?
We’ve become so busy in life that we’ve allowed so little time to just sit and find peace and rest in His presence. What sort of adjustment would you need to make to spend 30 minutes alone with God?
I remember a time when I was given an assignment to spend 30 minutes with God. It was also recommended I do it first thing in the morning. At that time, I was up at 5am,so I set my alarm for 4:30. It wasn’t easy, but I made myself do it.
I’d read a verse or a Psalm and then close my eyes and invite Him in. I’d tell Him how thankful I was to be His daughter, for taking care of me and watching over me and my family. Then I’d just be still until I felt the rush of His Spirit filling the room and I’d bask in sweet presence.
Sometimes I’d hear His whispers of love. Sometimes I’d hear Him speak through His Word, but always I’d be aware of Him.
If this is your desire, make room for Him. He never disappoints.
I’ve called to you over and over; still you refuse to come to me. I’ve pleaded with you again and again, yet you’ve turned a deaf ear to my voice. Because you have laughed at my counsel and have insisted on continuing in your stubbornness, I will laugh when your calamity comes and will turn away from you at the time of your disaster. Make a joke of my advice, will you? Then I’ll make a joke out of you! When the storm clouds of terror gather over your head, when dread and distress consume you and your catastrophe comes like a hurricane, you will cry out to me, but I won’t answer. Then it will be too late to expect my help. When desperation drives you to search for me, I will be nowhere to be found. Proverbs 1:24-28
With all that’s happening in our world, it’s hard to not pay attention to these words. Seems that the Lord is trying to wake up people so that they will listen and come back to him.
I hear so many people stating that Jesus is coming soon because of what we see around us. But let’s not focus too much on Him returning, but on how much we have to do before he does.
Pray for the lost. Pray for those who are deceived. Stop being focused on getting out of here and focus on the lost. Get off your easy chair watching the news and go out and find people who need hope. They’re out there. You just need to look for them.
It’s not about preaching from a street corner. It’s about showing Gods love and encouragement to those who have no hope.
So also will be the word that I speak; it does not return to me unfulfilled. My word performs my purpose and fulfills the mission I sent it out to accomplish. Isaiah 55:11 TPT
This verse is a testament to Gods Word. It never misses the mark. It always does what it’s sent to do.
Do you understand that? It’s powerful. It’s positioned. It’s purposeful. At the exact moment it was designed for, it will change the trajectory of your life.
It’s the enemys job to steal, kill and destroy your purpose. But God already sent His Word. Why? To fulfill His purpose.
Perhaps you need to remember His Word on healing and hold fast to that instead of allowing the enemy to steal your what is yours. It’s my daily hold-on-tight promise.
Psalms 107:20 TPT God spoke the words “Be healed,” and we were healed, delivered from deaths door.
Looking for provision?
Philippians 4:19 TPT I am convinced that my God will fully satisfy every need you have, for I have seen the abundant riches of glory revealed to me through Jesus Christ
Today, allow the Word to perform what it was sent to do in your life.
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