Be content with what you have, for God has said, “Never
will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So say with
confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.”
– Hebrews 13:5,6
– Psalm 34:5a
counsel you and watch over you.
– Psalm 32:8
Be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead!”
– I Peter 1:6
Cast your cares upon the Lord, for he cares about you.
– I Peter 5:7
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never
come to an end; they are new every morning. . .
– Lamentations 3:22-23
Come unto me, ye who are weary and overburdened, and I
will give you rest.
– Matthew 11:28
With men it is impossible; but to God all things are possible.
– Matthew 19:26
Glorious, majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures
forever.
– Psalms 111:3
I could go on and on and on, but it’s not necessary. When I sit still with the words “never will I forsake you”, that is all I need. In this world where nothing is permanent except change, God’s promise to NEVER abandon me makes everything bearable. For so long I looked at the words “heavenly father”, and compared my Creator to my earthly, imperfectly human father. I trusted Him none, and couldn’t see His love for me as existing at all, much less being perfect and permanent. My understanding of “father” has expanded beyond words, and He is the rock on which I stand. Blessed are we!
