Have you ever faced opposition and felt like the odds were against you?  Ever been backed into a corner and it seemed like there was no way out?  There are many challenges and troubles we face in life, but the way we look at it makes the difference between victory or defeat.  No matter what a child of God goes through, the first thing to remember is that God is with us, Jehovah Shammah.  He will never leave us, and He is able to move mountains that stand in our way.  Remember when David faced...

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Trust God who is fighting our battles for us.  Isaiah 26:3 "God will keep in perfect peace those whose minds and thoughts are focused on Him without waivering."  When God is on our side, the enemy will flee.  The Shield of Faith protects us as we use it to cover ourselves.  The sword in our hands is the Word of God, the Sword of the Spirit.  Declare God's promises and goodness over your life.  Trust Him for divine protection and deliverance.
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Those who love God will find a place of shelter and security in Him.  They will rejoice in the secret place and praise His holy Name.  Psalm 64:10.  The Lord will destroy our enemies.  He takes care of those who run to Him for shelter.  Under His mighty wings we will trust like little chicks hiding under the wings of the mother hen.  Stay close to God and sing for joy in the shadow of His protecting wings.  Psalm 63:7  Trust God and praise Him for His love for you is great.
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"True life isn't working to eat; true life is feeding on the Bread of Life, Yeshua Messiah, Jesus Christ, and on every Word of His."  Deut 8:3  Don't hinder your Christian walk by forgetting to read the Word daily.  The Word is Jesus; He is the Living Word of God breathed forth by the Spirit of God.  It is life and health to those who feed on it.  Remember daily to have time alone with God, to commune with Him.  The Lord is loving and faithful.  Commit time for your relationship with Him.  My...
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What things and what people are you putting your hope in?  When troubles come into your life, who will help you out?  Salvation comes from God alone.  So put your hope in God alone. He is our salvation, the One who gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, His Son.  John 3:16   Confess that Jesus Christ is your Lord and ask Him to forgive all your sins and wash you clean from all unrighteousness; then invite Jesus to come into your heart.  Jesus is the author of salvation.  Rest in His amaz...
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If you sat down and made a list of how you actually spent your time for one week and the hours in each day, would that list reflect that God is first in your daily life? Communion with God, seeking His Kingdom first and loving Him with all our heart, mind, soul and strength is His deepest desire for us.  Jesus Christ made us first in His life on earth, then He became the final sacrifice for sin, and now He is interceding for us at the right hand of the Father in heaven.  Glory be to God!

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The Lord protects us from all evil as we trust in Him.  The details of Psalm 91 declare that God will shield us from harm and hide us in the shadow of His wings.  We must believe and put our faith in His great love and mighty power. This  requires action - trading all of our anxiety, worries, doubt, and fear, no matter how difficult the circumstances, for His peace and love as we rest secure in Him.  A safe haven from the storms of life, God is a loving Father.  Like a sleeping baby in their ...
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This praise song says it all: 
"Jesus said, Come to the water, stand by My side.  I know you are thirsty, you won't be denied.  I felt every teardrop when in darkness you cried.  And I strove to remind you, that for those tears I died.  . . .
(Jesus) I know You're here now, and always will be.  Your love broke my chains, and in You I'm free."
    Jesus shares our pain and sorrows and has our future in His hands.  Come to Jesus, the Living Water, and drink freely, be set free, and live your lif...
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A sleepy mind makes for an ungrateful heart. Focus on the gifts God has given you and be thankful. Be grateful for the people He has brought alongside you. Even the ones that annoy you. Remember to be thankful every day and not take things for granted. God is so good and faithful even when we are not.  If we take a few moments to write down or tell God what we appreciate and who we are thankful for in our lives, our attitude will change because we are focusing our minds on what is worthy of p...
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Waiting can be difficult at times.  Waiting in a long line at the DMV, waiting in traffic knowing you'll be late, waiting for answers to prayers....  God gives us times of waiting knowing that we will be filled with joy as His purpose unfolds in our lives.  The Most High God knows the outcome and keeps us steady when we fix our minds on His promises.  Believe He is good when you can't see it.  Believe in His immense love when you can't feel it.  Trust Him.  God is not always in a hurry.  Howe...
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Jesus meets our needs moment by moment as a loving Shepherd and Giver of Life with every provision necessary for us to have a good life on this earth.  When the faithful Shepherd meets our needs, His blessings bring joy to our hearts expressed in praise and thanks to Him.  Psalm 23:1 "The Lord is our Shepherd, we shall not lack."  The One who cares for and protects us also provides generously for every good thing.  When there is a lack in your life, no matter if it is peace, provision of fina...
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