![]() Do not be afraid do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”Ģ Corinthians 12:9-10 “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. Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.”ġ John 4:4 “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil my cup runneth over. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:1-6 (KJV) “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. I pray that these verses will truly encourage you as you face the challenges of life. He never promised that life would be easy for us, but He gave us His promises in scripture to help us when we struggle, whatever the struggles we face may be. Jesus had upset in His life: temptation, loss, persecution and suffering the likes I can’t comprehend at the hands of his tormentors leading up to and including His being nailed to a cross. It is a false teaching that claims that when you become a Christian you will never have upset in your life. Hard times, health, loss of a job, divorce, abuse, financial burdens…the list is endless when it comes to personal struggle. ![]() Since I started to compile scripture and then posting verses here on Journey Thoughts to give encouragement to those who need peace, or those who are under stress, I have received numerous emails from people around the world who are facing all kinds of struggle.
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