God Will Never Leave You
Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Joshua 1:9 (ICB)
Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. So don’t be afraid. The Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go.
John 14:18: (NIV)
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
God Watches Over Us
1 Peter 5:7: (NIV)
casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].
Genesis 28:15 (NIV)
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.
Psalm 121:5-8 (NIV)
The Lord guards you. The Lord protects you as the shade protects you from the sun. 6 The sun cannot hurt you during the day. And the moon cannot hurt you at night. 7 The Lord will guard you from all dangers. He will guard your life. 8 The Lord will guard you as you come and go, both now and forever.
Joy Will Return
Psalm 30:11 (ICB)
You changed my sorrow into dancing. You took away my rough cloth, which shows sadness, and clothed me in happiness.
Jeremiah 31:13 (Amp)
…I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.
Psalm 30:5 (ICB)
… Crying may last for a night. But joy comes in the morning.
Suffering is only temporary
1 Peter 1:6 (ICB)
But now for a short time different kinds of troubles may make you sad.
1 Peter 5:10 (NIV)
Yes, you will suffer for a short time. But after that, God will make everything right. He will make you strong. He will support you and keep you from falling. He is the God who gives all grace. He called you to share in his glory in Christ. That glory will continue forever.
God is Near When We Hurt
Psalm 34:18 (ICB)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed.
Psalm 23:4 (ICB)
Even if I walk through a very dark valley, I will not be afraid because you are with me. Your rod and your shepherd’s staff comfort me.
God Will Help You
Psalm 147:3 (ICB)
He heals the brokenhearted. He bandages their wounds.
Isaiah 41:10 (ICB)
So don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you. I will support you with my right hand that saves you.
Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Psalms 23: 1-3 (ICB)
The Lord is my shepherd. I have everything I need. 2 He gives me rest in green pastures. He leads me to calm water. 3 He gives me new strength. For the good of His name, He leads me on paths that are right.
Matthew 11:28 (ICB)
Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads. I will give you rest.
Give Your Worries to God
Psalm 55:22 (ICB)
Give your worries to the Lord. He will take care of you. He will never let good people down.
All Things are Possible with God
Matthew 19:26 (Amp)
But Jesus looked at them and said, “With people [as far as it depends on them] it is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”