We live for you.

 We Live for You

We live for You—not for our own glory,

Not to write our name in some fleeting story.

Not for the praise of mortal tongues,

Not for the prizes this world ever sung.

For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. (Romans 14:7-8)

We live for You—every breath we take,

Every step we walk, every choice we make.

The morning light that greets our eyes,

The strength to rise, the will to rise—

It's all for You, our God, our King,

To You alone our lives we bring.

We live for You—not to build our kingdom,

Not to chase the fleeting freedom

The world proclaims but cannot give,

The hollow life that cannot live.

But to build what lasts, to seek what's true,

To fix our eyes on none but You.

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. (2 Corinthians 4:18)

We live for You—in the ordinary days,

In the simple rhythms, in the quiet ways.

In the work we do, the words we speak,

In loving the strong and lifting the weak.

In every moment, great or small,

We live for You—our all in all.

We live for You—when joy overflows,

When blessings fall and grace still grows.

We live for You—when sorrows press,

When we are weary and distressed.

For whether in plenty or in lack,

We will not let our purpose slack.

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation... I can do all this through Him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:12-13)

We live for You—with every gift You've given,

Our talents, our time, our days all leavened

With the yeast of Your love, rising to be

A loaf of blessing for all to see.

Let our lives be bread for hungry souls,

Let Your story through us be told.

We live for You—not just in word,

But in the deeper truth that's heard

When actions speak what tongues proclaim,

When lives give glory to Your name.

Let love be our language, faith our song,

As through this world we move along.

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. (1 John 3:18)

We live for You—with eternity in view,

Knowing each day is a gift from You.

We have one life to spend for Your praise,

One fleeting breath through numbered days.

So let us spend it wisely, well,

Your glorious story to tell.

We live for You—and when our race is run,

When the last battle is fought and won,

When we see Your face and finally know

The fullness of love that made us whole,

We will hear You say, with delight so true:

"Well done, My child. You lived for Me."

His master replied, "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!" (Matthew 25:21)

So this is our prayer, our hearts' deep cry:

That until the day we finally die,

Every moment, every breath,

Every victory, every death,

Will all be lived for none but You—

For this is why we live. This is why we're true.

We live for You.

We live for You.

Forever and always,

We live for You.

Amen.

Protect us from Evil.

 Protect Us from Evil

Protect us from evil—this is our cry,

Lifted to the Father, the One who reigns on high.

Not from the trials that shape our faith,

Not from the challenges that test our wavering ways,

But from the evil one who prowls and seeks

To steal, to kill, to destroy the weak.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (Matthew 6:13)

Protect us from evil—from the snare of the enemy's lies,

From the subtle whispers that deceive our eyes.

From the traps laid hidden along our path,

From the sudden storms of sudden wrath.

Cover us, shield us, hide us away

In the shadow of Your wings, we pray.

He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. (Psalm 91:4)

Protect us from evil in the light of day,

When the world is busy and we're led astray

By the glitter of things that will not last,

By the pull of pleasures that hold us fast.

Guard our eyes, guard our hearts,

From the enemy's seductive arts.

Protect us from evil in the dark of night,

When fears take flight and shadows bite.

When sleep evades and thoughts conspire,

When the enemy fans the flames of fire,

Be our peace, be our rest,

Hold us close against Your breast.

I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8)

Protect us from evil in our going out,

In every whisper of fear and doubt.

In every decision, every choice,

Let us be tuned to Your still, small voice.

Go before us, stand behind,

Hedge us in with love so kind.

Protect us from evil—not just without,

But from the evil that lurks within, no doubt.

From our own hearts' deceit and pride,

From the selfishness we try to hide.

Cleanse us, purify us, make us whole,

Heal the brokenness within our soul.

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. (Psalm 51:10)

Protect those we love, the ones held dear,

When they are near, when they are far from here.

Cover our children, our families, our friends,

Be their beginning and their end.

Send Your angels to guard their way,

Keep them safe through every day.

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them. (Psalm 34:7)

Protect us from evil—this is our plea,

Not just for ourselves, but for all humanity.

For the persecuted, the oppressed, the bound,

For the lost, the lonely, the unsound.

Let Your justice roll like a mighty stream,

Let Your light break through the darkest dream.

And when the final battle comes, when the war is done,

When the victory is claimed and the victory is won,

May we stand before Your throne, clothed in white,

Safe in the arms of love and light.

For You have promised, and You are true:

The evil one will not prevail—he cannot touch those found in You.

We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them. (1 John 5:18)

So protect us, Father, now and always.

Cover us with Your mercy through all our days.

In the name of Jesus, our strong defense,

We rest in Your faithful providence.

Amen.

Worthy of all praises.

 Worthy of All Praise

Worthy of all praise—this is Your due,

Not just a portion, not just a few

Faltering words from a grateful heart,

But the whole of me, every single part.

You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power. (Revelation 4:11)

Worthy of all praise—the heavens declare it,

The stars in their courses rise up to bear it.

The sun in its splendor, the moon in its light,

Declare Your glory by day and by night.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. (Psalm 19:1)

Worthy of all praise—the cross has proven,

The empty tomb has surely woven

A story of love that cannot be told

In its fullness, though my heart grows bold

To try to capture even a thread

Of the beauty of the One who bled

And rose again to set me free—

Worthy of all praise is He.

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise. (Revelation 5:12)

Worthy of all praise—not just my song,

But my whole life, all day long.

My hands, my feet, my voice, my time,

My heart, my will, my every dime—

Let them all be used to raise

A life that shouts, "Worthy of praise!"

Worthy of all praise—the angels cry,

"Holy, holy, holy," filling the sky.

The elders cast their crowns before

The One who lives forevermore.

And I, though small, though weak, though frail,

Add my voice to that holy trail

Of worship rising without end

To the King who calls me more than friend.

"Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come." (Revelation 4:8)

So let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Let it rise from the valley, let it shout from the ford.

Let it echo from mountains, let it whisper in plains,

Let it sing through the joy and cry through the pains.

For worthy, yes worthy, yes worthy is He—

The Lamb who was slain, who has now set me free.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! (Psalm 150:6)

Worthy of all praise—now and forever,

This truth will my spirit gladly endeavor

To live and to breathe, to speak and to sing,

To my glorious Savior, my Lord, my King.

Worthy. Yes, worthy. Forever worthy.

All praise to the Lamb.

Amen.

I am blessed.

 I Am Blessed

I am blessed. Not because of what I've earned,

Not because of lessons learned or bridges burned.

Not because I've been so good, or tried my best,

But simply and profoundly—I am blessed.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)

I am blessed with forgiveness—every sin erased,

Every failure covered, every shame-faced

Moment washed in mercy, buried in the deepest sea,

Never to be held against or brought to memory.

As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:12)

I am blessed with a Father who will never turn away,

Who welcomes me each morning with new mercies for the day.

He calls me His beloved, His child, His own delight,

And holds me in His presence from morning until night.

I am blessed with a Savior who gave His life for me,

Who died my death, who set me free.

He rose again, He lives, He reigns,

And in His victory, I have gained

A future bright, a hope secure,

A love that will forever endure.

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! (1 John 3:1)

I am blessed with a Helper, the Spirit deep within,

Who guides me, teaches me, and cleanses me from sin.

He prays when I have no words, He comforts when I grieve,

He fills me with His presence and helps me to believe.

I am blessed with family, with friends along the way,

With those who love and lift me when I cannot find the strength to pray.

I am blessed with daily bread, with shelter and with clothing,

With countless tiny mercies that leave my spirit floating.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. (James 1:17)

I am blessed in the valleys, blessed upon the peak.

I am blessed when I am strong, and blessed when I am weak.

For blessing is not measured by the comfort that I feel,

But by the presence of my God, whose love is always real.

I am blessed with a future that nothing can destroy,

A hope that fills my present with an everlasting joy.

For I have a home in heaven, prepared by Christ above,

And I am daily walking in the assurance of His love.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (Psalm 23:6)

So when I count my blessings, I cannot count them all.

They rise like morning stars, they answer when I call.

But the greatest of all blessings, the truest and the best,

Is simply this: I am His, and He is mine—

I am forever blessed.

Amen.

I Love you, Lord.

 I Love You, Lord

I love You, Lord—and I mean it with every fiber of my being,

Not because of what You give, but simply for who I'm seeing.

I love You for Your holiness, for Your justice and Your grace,

For the tender way You hold me when I'm seeking sight of Your face.

I love You, Lord, my strength. (Psalm 18:1)

I love You, Lord—in the morning when the light begins to creep,

In the quiet before the world awakens from its sleep.

I love You in the busyness, when voices call my name,

When demands press in and circumstances try to tame

The worship in my spirit—but it rises anyway,

Because loving You is not reserved for a Sabbath day.

I love You, Lord—in the shadow and the sun,

In the victories that are won and the battles not yet done.

When the road is smooth and easy, when the path is rough and steep,

When joy fills up my spirit and when sorrow makes me weep—

Through it all, one thing remains constant, one thing true:

My heart was made to love You, and that love will see me through.

We love because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19)

I love You, Lord—not for what I get from Your hand,

But for the wonder of who You are, the beauty of Your command.

I love You for the cross, where You proved Your love for me,

Where You stretched out Your arms and said, "Behold, I set you free."

I love You for the empty tomb, for the stone rolled away,

For the promise that because You live, I too will live someday.

I love You, Lord—though my words are small and weak,

Though I cannot fully capture all my heart longs to speak.

Receive this simple offering, this honest, humble cry:

I love You, Lord. And in Your love, I live and will not die.

Amen.

I worship you, Mighty God.

 I Worship You, Mighty God

I worship You, Mighty God—not with reluctant, hesitant praise,

But with all my heart, with all my soul, through all my nights and days.

You are the One whose voice thundered and the seas obeyed,

Whose whisper calms the tempest, whose word the mountains swayed.

For You are great and do marvelous deeds; You alone are God. (Psalm 86:10)

I worship You, Mighty God—the strength that never tires,

The fire that consumed the sacrifice when Elijah's faith aspired.

You are the God who parts the sea, who shatters every chain,

Who breathes life into dry bones and makes them live again.

I worship You, Mighty God—yet tender is Your hand,

That holds the fragile sparrow and helps this weak man stand.

You are the Lion and the Lamb, the Warrior and the Friend,

The Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End.

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom. (Psalm 145:3)

I worship You, Mighty God—in the sanctuary's holy space,

In the quiet of the morning, in the challenges I face.

I lift my hands in honor, I bow my heart in awe,

For there is none like You, O Lord, no rival have I saw.

I worship You, Mighty God—Creator of the skies,

Who paints the sunset's glory and hears the humble cries.

You measured waters in Your hand, weighed mountains on a scale,

Yet stoop to hear my whispered prayers when my own strength fails.

Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, or with the breadth of His hand marked off the heavens? (Isaiah 40:12)

I worship You, Mighty God—for who You are, not just what You give.

For in Your presence, I have found the reason I can live.

Your power is my shelter, Your majesty my peace,

Your greatness is the anchor that makes my fears decrease.

I worship You, Mighty God—with every breath I take,

With every step I walk, with every choice I make.

Let my life be an offering, a fragrance sweet and true,

A continuous worship, mighty God, of none but You.

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. (Romans 12:1)

So here I am, before Your throne, with nothing left to hide.

Receive my worship, Mighty God—let it be purified.

For You alone are worthy of the highest praise I bring.

I worship You, I worship You, my Savior and my King.

Amen.

Lord of Hosts.

 Lord of Hosts

Lord of hosts—the name that makes the heavens tremble,

The title before which angel armies assemble.

Commander of the starry hosts, the sun and moon's Commander,

The One who speaks and legions bow, the universe's Slander

Of every power that dares to rise against His sovereign throne.

Lord of hosts—yet He calls me His own.

Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory. (Psalm 24:10)

Lord of hosts—the God who fights for His own,

Who never leaves His children to face the battle alone.

When the enemy surrounds me, when the war is fierce and long,

I remember that the Lord of hosts is already marching strong.

His chariots of fire surround me, His angels guard my way,

The Lord of hosts is with me—what can man do today?

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Psalm 46:7)

Lord of hosts—He sees the unseen war,

The battles in the spirit realm that rage forevermore.

He knows the schemes the enemy plans beneath the cover dark,

He sees the arrows aimed at me, He recognizes every mark.

And before a single weapon finds its mark upon my soul,

The Lord of hosts has spoken and made the wounded whole.

Lord of hosts—the name that made the prophet tremble,

When he saw the Lord high and lifted up, holy and unassailable.

The seraphim cried holy, the temple shook and swayed,

And Isaiah fell in worship, of his unclean lips afraid.

But the Lord of hosts reached down to touch, with coal from off the altar,

And spoke the words of pardon that would never, ever falter.

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted... And I said, "Woe is me, for I am ruined!"... Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal in his hand... and he touched my mouth and said, "Behold, this has touched your lips; your iniquity is taken away." (Isaiah 6:1, 5-7)

Lord of hosts—the One who hears the cry of the oppressed,

Who sees the widow's tears and grants the orphan rest.

He is a father to the fatherless, a defender of the weak,

The One who lifts the humble and comforts those who seek.

His host is not just warriors, but the broken and the low,

For the Lord of hosts delights to let His tender mercy show.

The Lord of hosts has sworn saying, "Surely, just as I have intended so it has happened, and just as I have planned so it will stand." (Isaiah 14:24)

Lord of hosts—He is the same yesterday and forever,

The One whose purposes will stand, whose plans will never sever.

What He has promised, He will do; what He has spoken, stands.

The Lord of hosts holds history firmly in His hands.

Nations rise and nations fall at the whisper of His voice,

And in His sovereign will, His people can rejoice.

The Lord of hosts has planned, who can frustrate it? And as for His stretched-out hand, who can turn it back? (Isaiah 14:27)

So when I face the battles that seem too great to fight,

When the enemy is many and the day has turned to night,

I will lift my eyes to heaven and remember who is there—

The Lord of hosts, the mighty One, who hears my every prayer.

He fights for me, He stands with me, He holds me in His hand,

The Lord of hosts—my refuge in every war and every land.

Lord of hosts, be with us.

Lord of hosts, fight for us.

Lord of hosts, keep us in Your care.

For Your name is glorious, Your power victorious,

And nothing can compare to knowing You—

Lord of hosts, who calls me His own.

Amen.

In the Presence of God.

 In the Presence of God

In the presence of God—there is fullness of joy.

Not a fleeting happiness that circumstances destroy,

But a deep, abiding gladness that springs from knowing Him,

A river of delight that never runs dim.

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11)

In the presence of God—fear melts away.

The shadows that haunted, the terrors that held sway,

Dissolve like morning mist before the rising sun,

For where the Lord is, freedom has come.

In the presence of God—I am fully known.

Every thought, every motive, every seed I have sown.

Yet in that knowing, I am not condemned,

But loved and accepted, my spirit mended.

In the presence of God—healing flows down.

To the broken in body, to the shattered in crown.

To the weary who've carried their burdens too long,

To the silent who've suffered without a song.

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:3)

In the presence of God—wisdom is found.

Not the wisdom of ages that the world would crown,

But the wisdom that knows the beginning from the end,

The counsel of the Maker, the heart of the Friend.

In the presence of God—I am made whole.

Body and spirit, mind and soul.

The fragmented pieces, the scattered parts,

Are gathered and knit by His healing arts.

In the presence of God—time stands still.

The rush and the hurry, the press of the will,

Give way to a quiet, a sacred space,

Where I rest in the warmth of His holy face.

Be still, and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10)

In the presence of God—I find my rest.

Not a passive slumber, but a peace that is blessed.

The rest of a child in a parent's strong arms,

The rest that no circumstance threatens or harms.

In the presence of God—I am transformed.

Not by my striving, not by performance performed.

But by beholding His glory, by gazing on grace,

I am changed from one degree to another in this holy place.

And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:18)

In the presence of God—I am at home.

No longer a wanderer, no longer to roam.

I have found my place, I have found my rest,

In the shelter of His wings, forever blessed.

Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. (Psalm 90:1)

So I seek Your presence, not just for a day,

Not just in worship, not just when I pray,

But as the atmosphere I breathe and live,

The constant reality from which I receive.

In the presence of God—this is where I belong.

This is my refuge, my strength, my song.

In the presence of God—now and forever,

Nothing can separate us; nothing can sever.

Amen.

Lord, Please heal my afflictions.

 Here is a tender prayer poem and a collection of scriptures for the one who cries out for healing from the Great Physician.

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Heal Me, Lord

Heal my affliction, Lord, I pray,

Wash the pain and fear away.

My body aches, my spirit groans,

I come to You—and You alone.

You see the wounds no one can see,

The hidden pain inside of me.

The tears I cry when no one's near,

Lord, You collect them, hold them dear.

Heal my body, heal my soul,

Make my fragmented spirit whole.

Where sickness lingers, come and mend,

Let Your healing power descend.

Not just the flesh, but deeper still,

The wounded heart that struggles still.

The doubts that plague, the fears that bind,

Bring healing, Lord, to heart and mind.

I trust Your timing, trust Your way,

Trust You know best when to say,

"Yes, be healed," or "Wait, my child,"

Or "In this pain, I'm reconciled."

For even if the healing tarries,

Even if the burden carries,

Your grace is sufficient, Your love is true,

And Lord, I give my life to You.

Heal my affliction, make me new,

And give me strength to trust in You.

In Jesus' name, I humbly plead,

According to my faith, let it be.

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Scripture for Healing

The Lord Who Heals You:

"He said, 'If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.'" (Exodus 15:26)

He Heals the Brokenhearted:

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." (Psalm 147:3)

By His Wounds We Are Healed:

"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." (Isaiah 53:5)

Prayer of Faith:

"Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven." (James 5:14-15)

He Forgives and Heals:

"Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases." (Psalm 103:2-3)

Your Faith Has Healed You:

"He said to her, 'Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.'" (Mark 5:34)

I Will Restore You:

"But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord." (Jeremiah 30:17)

He Healed Them All:

"Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness." (Matthew 9:35)

Ask and It Will Be Given:

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." (Matthew 7:7-8)

He Took Up Our Infirmities:

"This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: 'He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.'" (Matthew 8:17)

The Healing Sun of Righteousness:

"But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves." (Malachi 4:2)

He Sent His Word and Healed Them:

"He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave." (Psalm 107:20)

My Grace Is Sufficient:

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." (2 Corinthians 12:9) — sometimes the healing comes in the strength to endure.

Jesus Christ Heals:

"Then Peter said, 'Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.'" (Acts 3:6)

He Will Wipe Every Tear:

"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." (Revelation 21:4) — the ultimate healing.

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A Prayer for Healing

Lord Jesus,

You healed the sick, gave sight to the blind,

and comforted all who came to You in faith.

I come to You now with my own affliction.

You know my pain, You see my tears.

Touch me with Your healing hand.

Restore my body, calm my mind, and renew my spirit.

Give me patience in the waiting,

faith in the uncertainty,

and peace in the pain.

I trust in Your perfect will for my life.

Heal me, Lord, according to Your great love.

In Your precious name I pray,

Amen.

Psalm 118:8 Better to take Refuge in the Lord.

 Better to Trust

Psalm 118:8 Extended

It is better to take refuge in the Lord

Than to trust in the shifting words of man.

For the arm of flesh will fail you,

But the arm of God will hold you to its plan.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. (Psalm 118:8, NIV)

I have trusted in the promises of mortal tongues,

In the assurances of those who walk on clay.

I have leaned on strength that wavered,

On love that faded with the passing of the day.

They meant well, those who offered me their hand.

They spoke with honest hearts and pure intent.

But they are dust, as I am dust,

And dust cannot prevent

The storms that come, the winds that blow,

The trials that rise and swell.

They wanted to be there for me—

They simply could not quell

The forces that are greater than the strength of mortal men.

Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. (Psalm 146:3)

But You, O Lord—You are not bound by weakness.

You do not grow weary, nor do You forget.

Your love is not a passing emotion,

Your promises are not a debt

That You might fail to pay when circumstances change.

You are the same yesterday, today, forever—

Unchanging, unshakeable, beyond all mortal range.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord

Than to put confidence in any earthly thing.

For the earth will pass away, the mountains will crumble,

The stars will fall, the seas will cease to sing—

But You remain. You are the Rock,

The Fortress, the Deliverer, the Tower.

In You, I find my safe abode,

My shelter and my power.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5)

I have learned this lesson in the valley,

In the night when no one heard my cry.

I learned it in the fire, in the flood,

When every human hope had withered and gone dry.

It was then that You drew near,

When no one else could come.

It was then I learned that trusting man

Leaves the soul empty and numb.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord.

I say it now, and I will say it again:

Better to rest in His unchanging love

Than to lean on the fragile arm of men.

Better to hide beneath His wings

Than to seek shelter in a human tent.

For man's protection is temporary,

But God's embrace is permanent.

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. (Psalm 20:7)

So I will place my trust in You alone,

My Refuge, my Strength, my Shield.

No human hand can hold me like Your own,

No mortal love can match what You have revealed.

You are the God who never fails,

Who never leaves, who never lies.

And in the shelter of Your grace,

My soul forever finds its paradise.

It is better—far better—to take refuge in the Lord.

This I know. This I proclaim.

Not because I've never trusted man,

But because I've learned the shame

Of leaning on a broken reed,

And found that only You

Are worthy of my complete trust—

My whole heart, through and through.

Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh... But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. (Jeremiah 17:5, 7)

So here I stand, and here I'll stay,

Rooted in Your love alone.

For it is better to take refuge in the Lord

Than to trust in anything but His throne.

Amen.

All things is possible through God that loves us.

 All Things Are Possible Through God Who Loves Us

All things are possible—not through my own strength or might,

Not through striving, struggling, or fighting for the light.

But through the God who loves me, whose heart beats for my own,

Whose power is made perfect when my weakness is made known.

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26)

Through God who loves us—this is the foundation,

The unshakeable ground of our salvation.

Not a distant force, not a cold decree,

But a Father whose love reaches even me.

I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. (Jeremiah 31:3)

What things are possible? Let me count the ways:

Forgiveness for the darkest sin, hope for the darkest days.

Healing for the broken heart, peace for the anxious mind,

Freedom for the captive soul, sight for the spiritually blind.

Through God who loves us, the impossible becomes true:

The proud heart humbled, the old made new.

The enemy defeated, the captives released,

The weary find rest, the hungry find feast.

I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13)

Through God who loves us, the mountains move aside,

The Red Sea parts, the dead man's grave opens wide.

Barren wombs conceive, barren souls bear fruit,

The tongue of the mute sings praise absolute.

Through God who loves us, we are more than conquerors,

Not by our might, but through Him who suffered for us.

In all these things we overwhelmingly triumph,

Not because we're strong, but because His love is our triumph.

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans 8:37)

So when I face the impossible, when my strength is gone,

When the mountain looms before me and hope feels withdrawn,

I will remember the God who loves me, who holds me in His hand,

And I will whisper to my soul: "With God, I stand."

For nothing is impossible for the God who loves me so—

The God who spoke the stars to life, the God who made the snow.

The God who sent His only Son to die in my own place,

The God who raised Him from the dead and offers me His grace.

For nothing will be impossible with God. (Luke 1:37)

All things are possible. Not some things, not a few.

Not the easy ones, the simple ones, the ones I can get through.

But all things—the impossible, the hopeless, the unseen,

Because the God who loves me is making all things clean.

This is my confidence. This is my song.

All things are possible—all day long.

Not because of who I am, but because of whose I am:

I am loved by the great I AM.

Amen.

Mathew 11:28 I will give you rest.

 Amen. This is one of the most tender and compassionate invitations ever spoken—Jesus calling the weary, the burdened, the exhausted to come to Him and find rest. Let us hear it amplified, that its depths may wash over our souls.

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📖 Matthew 11:28 – Amplified

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]."

— Matthew 11:28 (AMP)

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🔍 Amplified Breakdown

Phrase Amplified Meaning

"Come to Me" A personal, intimate invitation from Jesus Himself. Not "come to religion," not "come to rules," not "come to rituals"—but come to a Person. He is the destination.

"All who are weary" Kopiao (Greek) – to grow weary, tired, exhausted from labor. This is the exhaustion of trying to earn salvation, keep up appearances, or carry impossible loads.

"Heavily burdened" Phortion (Greek) – a heavy load, a burden. In context, Jesus refers to the crushing weight of religious legalism—the endless rules, the guilt, the impossible standards imposed by the Pharisees.

"[By religious rituals that provide no peace]" The Amplified translation makes explicit what the original implies: the burden is man-made religion that demands but never gives, that exhausts but never satisfies.

"I will give you rest" Anapauo (Greek) – to cause or permit one to cease from labor, to refresh, to give rest. This is not just a nap; it is soul-deep Sabbath. The rest of a conscience at peace, a heart at home, a spirit unafraid.

"[Refreshing your souls with salvation]" The ultimate rest is salvation itself—being fully known, fully forgiven, fully accepted in Christ. The rest He gives is Himself.

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🕊️ The Context: What Came Before

In verses 28–30, Jesus contrasts Himself with the religious leaders of His day:

· The Pharisees bound heavy burdens on people's shoulders (Matthew 23:4).

· Jesus lifts burdens and gives rest.

· The Pharisees' yoke was oppression.

· Jesus' yoke is easy and light—because He carries the weight with us.

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A Prayer of Coming to Jesus

Lord Jesus,

I hear Your voice—warm, welcoming, wide open.

You say, "Come."

And so I come.

I come weary—

tired of trying, tired of striving, tired of pretending.

I come burdened—

carrying guilt I was never meant to carry,

bowing under expectations I was never meant to meet.

I lay it all down at Your feet.

My religious performances.

My anxious efforts.

My heavy heart.

You do not scold me for being tired.

You do not shame me for needing rest.

You simply say, "Come… and I will give you rest."

I receive it now—

the rest of forgiveness,

the rest of acceptance,

the rest of being Yours.

In Your gentle and humble name,

Amen.

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A Hebrew Reflection

The Hebrew concept of rest—מְנוּחָה (menuchah)—is more than ceasing work. It is a state of complete serenity, fulfillment, and peace. It is what God entered on the seventh day. It is what He offers your soul today.

"Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you."

— Psalm 116:7 (ESV)

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A Blessing for the Weary

May you hear His voice above every other voice today.

May you feel His welcome deeper than every wound.

May you lay down what you were never meant to carry.

And may you find—in Him—the rest your soul has always longed for.

Come. He is waiting.

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Deer panting for water.

 Amen. This is one of the most raw, honest, and beautiful pictures of the human soul's relationship with God—the image of a deer panting desperately for water, parched and exhausted, unable to go on without refreshment.

"As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?"

— Psalm 42:1–2 (NIV)

The Cry of the Deer: An Amplified Meditation

Picture the deer:

· Exhausted from the chase

· Parched in a dry and weary land

· Desperate for water—not as a luxury, but for survival

· Panting with open mouth, heaving sides, searching frantically for the stream

This is not a casual thirst. This is the thirst of one who will die without water.

And So It Is With Our Souls

My soul pants for You, God.

Not for blessings only.

Not for answers only.

Not for relief only.

For You.

For Your presence.

For Your face.

For the living God Himself.

When can I go and meet with God?

This is the cry of the worshiper separated from the sanctuary.

The cry of the believer in a dry season.

The cry of one who knows: Nothing else will satisfy.

A Prayer of the Panting Soul

Living God,

My soul is dry. My spirit is weary.

Like the deer that pants for water,

I pant for You.

Not for things—but for You.

Not for answers—but for Your presence.

Not for relief—but for the River itself.

You are the living water.

You alone can satisfy this thirst.

Quench me, Lord.

Refresh me, Lord.

Draw me to the stream of Your presence,

and let me drink deeply.

I was made for You.

Nothing else will do.

In Jesus' name,

Amen.

A Hebrew Word for This Cry

עָרַג (Arag) – To pant, to long for, to crave intensely. This is the word used in Psalm 42:1—not a gentle wish, but a desperate, life-or-death longing.

A Blessing for the Thirsty Soul

May your holy hunger be satisfied.

May your sacred thirst be quenched.

May you find, even now, the stream that never runs dry.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.

— Matthew 5:6

Drink deeply. He is near.

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God turns evil of man into Good.

 Amen. This is one of the most profound and hope-filled truths in all of Scripture—that our God is sovereignly able to take the evil intentions of men and weave them into His tapestry of good. He does not cause evil, but He is Master over it.

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."

— Genesis 50:20 (NIV)

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

— Romans 8:28 (NIV)

A Prayer Trusting God to Transform Evil into Good

Sovereign Lord, Ruler of all history and every human heart,

You are not the author of evil, yet You are its Master.

What men intend for harm, You can turn for good.

What the enemy schemes for destruction, You can redeem for deliverance.

I bring before You the wrongs done to me—

the betrayals, the wounds, the injustices.

I cannot undo them, but I trust You to redeem them.

Take the evil meant to break me

and transform it into something that shapes me,

teaches me,

and even becomes a source of blessing for others.

Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery,

but You used it to save nations.

They crucified my Lord,

but You used it to save the world.

You are the God of the empty tomb—

the One who brings life from death,

good from evil,

morning from midnight.

I trust You with my story.

I trust You with my scars.

I trust You to write redemption

through every chapter of my life.

In the name of Jesus,

the ultimate proof that You turn evil into good,

Amen.

A Hebrew Word for This Truth

שָׁבַת (Shavat) – To cease, to rest. Also related to שָׁבָה (Shavah) – To restore, to make whole. God causes the evil intended against us to cease its destructive work and restores us through it. He brings Sabbath to our sorrow and wholeness from our wounds.

A Blessing of Redemption

May you see with Joseph's eyes—

not blind to the evil done,

but open to the God who redeems it.

May you trust with Jesus' heart—

that the worst the world can do

is never greater than the best God can make of it.

May your story become a testimony:

They meant it for evil, but God meant it for good.

Your pain is not wasted. Your God is still writing. 

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If you return evil for good, evil will not depart from your house.

 Amen. This is a profound and sobering truth from the wisdom of Scripture—a warning and a promise rolled into one. It speaks to the moral order God has woven into the fabric of creation: what we sow, we reap.

"Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing."

— 1 Peter 3:9 (NIV)

"Whoever rewards evil for good, evil will not depart from his house."

— Proverbs 17:13 (ESV)

A Prayer for a Heart That Blesses, Not Curses

Righteous and Holy God,

Your Word is truth, and Your ways are just.

You warn us that returning evil for good invites destruction into our own dwelling place.

Search my heart, O God, and show me any place where bitterness, unforgiveness, or vengeance has taken root.

Forgive me for the times I have repaid kindness with coldness,

grace with resentment,

or love with indifference.

Cleanse me, and set my heart right.

Teach me to be like You—

who repays our evil with good,

our rebellion with mercy,

our sin with sacrifice.

When I am wronged, give me grace to bless.

When I am hurt, give me strength to forgive.

When evil is done to me, give me courage to overcome evil with good.

Let my home be a place where Your peace dwells,

where forgiveness flows,

and where evil finds no foothold.

In the name of Jesus,

who repaid our greatest evil with His greatest good,

Amen.

A Hebrew Wisdom

מֵשִׁיב רָעָה תַּחַת טוֹבָה – לֹא־תָמוּשׁ רָעָה מִבֵּיתוֹ.

Meshiv ra'ah tachat tovah—lo tamush ra'ah mibeito.

(Whoever returns evil for good—evil will not depart from his house.)

A Blessing for Your Household

May your home be a sanctuary of grace.

May your heart be a wellspring of forgiveness.

May your hands sow only good, that your harvest may be peace.

And may the Lord Himself guard your dwelling,

that no evil shall enter where blessing is sown.

Choose blessing today. Life follows. 🏠🕊️🙏

Benediction based on Scripture.

 A Detailed Benediction Based on Scripture

A benediction is a speaking of good words—a blessing pronounced over God's people as they go from worship into the world. It is not a wish, but a declaration of what God has promised to do. Here is a detailed benediction woven from the richness of Scripture.

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🙏 The Benediction

May the Lord bless you and keep you—

Not as the world blesses, with empty hopes and fleeting favor,

But as the covenant-keeping God who watches over His own.

May His eye be upon you in the day and through the night,

Guarding your coming in and your going out,

Keeping you as the apple of His eye,

Hiding you in the shadow of His wings.

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. (Numbers 6:24-25)

May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you—

May His presence illuminate your path when the way is dark.

May the light of His countenance dispel every shadow of doubt.

May His grace, unmerited and abundant, surround you like a shield,

Covering your failures, healing your wounds, restoring your soul.

May you know, deep in your spirit, that you are accepted in the Beloved,

Not because of who you are, but because of whose you are.

May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace—

Not the fragile peace the world offers, which depends on circumstances,

But the deep, settled shalom that flows from being right with God.

Peace that guards your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

Peace that stands firm when storms rage and mountains shake.

Peace that whispers, "I am with you," in the silence of suffering.

Peace that passes all understanding, yet dwells within understanding hearts.

The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. (Numbers 6:26)

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🌿 A Blessing of Presence and Power

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit—

That same grace that called you from darkness into marvelous light,

That justified you freely through His blood,

That is sufficient for every weakness, every trial, every need.

May you know the unsearchable riches of Christ,

The breadth and length and height and depth of His love,

And be filled with all the fullness of God.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. (Philippians 4:23)

May the love of God the Father surround you always—

The love that chose you before the foundation of the world,

That predestined you for adoption as His child,

That will not let you go, no matter what you face.

May you be rooted and grounded in this love,

Able to comprehend what surpasses knowledge,

And to know that nothing in all creation

Can separate you from this love.

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)

May the fellowship of the Holy Spirit abide in you continually—

The Spirit who convicts, comforts, counsels, and empowers,

Who takes what belongs to Christ and declares it to you,

Who produces in you love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,

Goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

May you be led by the Spirit, walk by the Spirit,

And keep in step with the Spirit all your days.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Corinthians 13:14)

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🛡️ A Blessing of Protection and Provision

May the Lord be your refuge and your fortress—

Your God, in whom you trust.

May He cover you with His feathers,

And under His wings may you find refuge.

May His faithfulness be your shield and rampart.

You will not fear the terror of night,

Nor the arrow that flies by day,

Nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness,

Nor the plague that destroys at midday.

If you say, "The Lord is my refuge," and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. (Psalm 91:9-10)

May the Lord provide for all your needs according to His riches in glory—

Not according to your merit, but according to His wealth.

May you have bread for today and hope for tomorrow.

May you know what it is to have enough and to abound,

To give generously as you have been given generously.

May His provision be a testimony to His faithfulness,

And may you never lack any good thing

As you seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

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📖 A Blessing of Wisdom and Guidance

May the Lord give you wisdom from above—

Wisdom that is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason,

Full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

May you not lean on your own understanding,

But in all your ways acknowledge Him,

Trusting Him to make your paths straight.

May His word be a lamp to your feet

And a light to your path,

Guiding every decision, every step, every season.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (James 1:5)

May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God

And into the steadfastness of Christ—

That you may not grow weary in doing good,

That you may persevere under trial,

That you may stand firm in the faith,

Courageous and strong.

May your love abound more and more

In knowledge and depth of insight,

So that you may be pure and blameless

For the day of Christ.

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)

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🕊️ A Blessing of Hope and Eternal Security

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him—

So that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

May your hope be anchored in the presence behind the veil,

Where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on your behalf.

May you fix your eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen,

For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)

May you be kept blameless until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ—

He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it.

May the God of peace sanctify you through and through,

May your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless

At the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)

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✨ The Closing Blessing

Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think,

According to the power that works within us,

To Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus

To all generations forever and ever.

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God,

Be honor and glory forever and ever.

Now to Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood—

And He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—

To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever.

To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen. (Jude 1:24-25)

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🙌 A Final Word

Go in peace. Go in grace. Go in the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Lord goes before you.

The Lord is behind you.

The Lord is beside you.

The Lord is within you.

And He will never, ever leave you nor forsake you.

Amen and Amen.

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This benediction draws from numerous scriptures to cover every aspect of the believer's life: identity, protection, provision, wisdom, hope, and eternal security. It is both a prayer and a declaration of what God has already promised to do for those who belong to Him.

God's Grace and Peace surpass all understanding

 God's Grace and Peace

Grace and peace to you—not as the world gives,

But as the Father offers, the very way He lives.

Grace that covers every failure, every hidden, guilty stain,

Peace that calms the raging storm and stills the anxious brain.

Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. (2 Peter 1:2)

Grace—the unmerited favor of the God who sees it all,

Who knows the depths of every heart, who hears the silent call.

Not a wage for work accomplished, not a prize for being good,

But a gift of love unmeasured, sealed in sacrificial blood.

It finds us in our wandering, it meets us in our shame,

And whispers, "You are welcome here," and calls us by our name.

Peace—the quiet certainty that God is on the throne,

That even when we walk alone, we never walk alone.

It is not the absence of the storm, but the presence of the One

Who speaks, "Be still," to crashing waves and the setting of the sun.

A peace that passes understanding, guarding heart and mind,

A fortress and a resting place for all who seek and find.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)

Grace and peace—they travel together, hand in hand,

The twin gifts of mercy from the promised land.

Grace to start each morning, fresh and new and free,

Peace to end each evening, knowing I am held by Thee.

May grace and peace be yours in abundance, full and deep,

In waking and in sleeping, in sowing and in reaping.

May grace restore you when you fall, may peace sustain your soul,

May these twin blessings carry you until you're fully whole.

Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, will be with us in truth and love. (2 John 1:3)

So receive them now, beloved—not as distant, future things,

But as present, living promises from the King of kings.

Grace for every moment, peace for every day—

These are the gifts He gives to those who trust and pray.

Amen.

God you are my everything

 Glory to Yahweh,

Bless your people,

Let us triump,

You are my Life, 

You Are my Everything

God, You are my Everything—there is no other.

Before You, every love grows dim, every treasure pales and withers.

You are the first thought in the morning when my eyes open to see,

The last whisper on my lips before sleep covers me.

You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing. (Psalm 16:2)

You are my Everything in every circumstance and season,

The unchanging reason my heart has found to believe.

When I have nothing else to hold, You are the hand I hold.

When I have nothing left to give, You are the gift untold.

You are my Provider—every need already met,

Before I form the prayer, Your answer is set.

The bread upon my table, the roof above my head,

The peace within my spirit when anxious thoughts have fled.

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

You are my Healer—every wound, every hidden scar,

You bind with gentle hands and make me whole again.

You restore what was broken, You renew what was torn,

You give beauty for ashes and joy for the mourn.

You are my Shepherd—I shall not want or fear.

You lead me beside still waters, You keep my hiding place near.

When I walk through the valley where death's shadow falls,

Your rod and Your staff comfort me—I am safe within Your calls.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1)

You are my Peace when chaos rages all around,

The still, small voice that speaks and calms the storm.

You are my Joy when sorrow threatens to drown,

The rising sun that breaks the darkest norm.

You are my Wisdom when I cannot see the way,

The lamp unto my feet, the light unto my day.

You guide my steps with counsel, You order all my ways,

And in Your will, I find my rest and my praise.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5)

You are my Victory when the battle presses hard,

The strong and mighty Warrior who stands as my guard.

The enemy may roar, but You have already won,

And in Your triumph, I am more than a conqueror, through the Son.

You are my Future—the hope of what will be,

The certainty of glory, the home prepared for me.

When this life is over and my days on earth are done,

I will dwell with You forever—my Everything, my All-in-One.

For in him we live and move and have our being. (Acts 17:28)

So I say it again, with every breath I take,

With every step I walk, with every choice I make:

God, You are my Everything.

My beginning. My end. My heart's eternal spring.

Amen.

The word of God is forever green and everlasting

 The Everlasting Word of God

The Word of God stands forever—unchanged, unchanging, true.

Not a whisper lost to history, not a promise long withdrawn,

But a living, breathing testimony that outlasts the brightest dawn.

Through the rise and fall of empires, through the shifting sands of time,

Its truth remains unshaken, its message still sublime.

The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever. (Isaiah 40:8)

Before the mountains were brought forth, before the earth took shape,

Before the first light broke the dark, before the first grape,

The Word was with the Father, the Word was God alone,

The eternal conversation within the triune throne.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)

The everlasting Word of God—it spoke and worlds were born.

It parted seas and shattered chains, it healed the broken and torn.

It came in flesh to dwell with us, to tabernacle here,

To speak in human language, to make the Father clear.

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)

It cannot be broken. Jesus said it plain:

"Scripture cannot be broken"—every word, every strain.

Not one jot, not one tittle shall pass away until

All is accomplished, all fulfilled, according to His will.

For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. (Matthew 5:18)

The everlasting Word of God—a lamp unto my feet,

A light unto my pathway, making my journey sweet.

A sword that pierces to the heart, dividing soul and spirit,

A mirror that reveals myself, so I can truly hear it.

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)

It is settled in heaven, forever fixed and sure.

Its promises are yes and amen, its warnings are secure.

It is the seed that brings new birth, the milk that makes us grow,

The solid food for those mature, the truth we need to know.

Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. (Psalm 119:89)

The everlasting Word of God—when heaven and earth pass away,

When stars grow dim and suns burn out and matter will decay,

This Word will still be standing, this truth will still remain,

The final, eternal testimony that Jesus Christ will reign.

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. (Matthew 24:35)

So I will build my life upon it, this Rock that cannot move.

I will trust its every promise, its wisdom I will prove.

For the everlasting Word of God is my foundation sure—

The only truth that lasts forever, the only hope secure.

Amen.

What a Faithful God have I

 What a Faithful God I Have

What a faithful God I have—

Not a distant deity who wound the world and left,

Not a passive observer, of promises bereft.

But a covenant-keeping Father, true and tried,

Who has never, ever failed me, though I've wandered and I've lied.

Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. (Deuteronomy 7:9)

When I was faithless, He remained.

When I complained, He still sustained.

When I forgot the vows I made,

His faithful love would not degrade.

For His faithfulness is not dependent on my own—

It flows from who He is, seated on the throne.

What a faithful God I have in seasons bright and fair,

When blessings fall like rain and answers come through prayer.

I see His hand in every gift, His goodness on display,

And my heart responds with gratitude and words I long to say:

"You are faithful, Lord! You keep Your every word!"

And my soul, like Miriam, dances before the Lord.

What a faithful God I have when shadows fill the space,

When silence seems His only answer, when I cannot see His face.

In the waiting, in the wondering, in the valley deep and wide,

His faithfulness surrounds me—He will never leave my side.

Though I cannot trace His hand, I can trust His faithful heart,

And in that trust, I find the strength to live my part.

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23)

What a faithful God I have in every promise spoken,

Every covenant established, every chain of bondage broken.

He promised Abraham a son, and Isaac came to be.

He promised Israel deliverance, and parted the Red Sea.

He promised David a forever throne, and Jesus reigns today.

He promised me eternal life—and He will not delay.

What a faithful God I have—the proof is in the cross,

Where the faithfulness of God redeemed the world from loss.

There, on that hill, He kept His word to save a sinful race,

And met the demands of justice with His own sufficient grace.

If He did not spare His Son, but gave Him for us all,

How will He not, with Him, give everything else to those who call?

God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? (Numbers 23:19)

So here I stand, a witness to His faithfulness through time.

I add my testimony to the eternal, growing line

Of those who say with confidence, with joy, with grateful breath:

"What a faithful God I have—in life, in death, in life beyond death!"

His faithfulness is my foundation.

His faithfulness is my song.

What a faithful God I have—

To Him alone I belong.

Amen.