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John Newton, "I am not what I ought to be. I am not what I want to be. I am not what I hope to be. But still, I am not what I used to be. And by the grace of God, I am what I am."

Verse

Psalms 23:3  He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Happy?

"Happy the soul that has been awed by a view of God's majesty." - A.W. Pink

Verse

Psalms 23:2  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Names of God?

One of the names of God = Jehovah-Raah = "The Lord is my Shepherd"

Verse

Psalms 23:1  The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Affirmation

Affirmation - You can see yourself with a life that is filled with inner peace and happiness.

Verse

Jeremiah 29:11  For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Affirmation

Affirmation - You sleep soundly and peacefully, knowing that all things are in God’s hands.

Need good sleep?

Proverbs 3:24  When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

Prayer

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people enduring the hurricane along the East Coast of the United States.  We pray for safety for people and their families.  We are in Raleigh, NC and are experiencing rain and wind gusts to 40+ MPH.  But, the people along the coast are experiencing much worse.  Lord, help them be safe and use wisdom to deal with it.

Need Strength?

Robert E. Lee, "In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength."

Verse

Psalms 29:11  The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

Quote

One of the secrets of inner peace is the practice of compassion.

Verse

Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Peaceful

First keep peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

Verse

Colossians 3:15  And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Enjoy!

Charles Spurgeon, "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness."

Verse

Isaiah 51:11  Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

Enjoy!

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Verse

Jesus said in John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Got Peace?

"The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence" - Norman Vincent Peale

Verse

Jesus said in John 14:27  Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Turnaround

Within every cloud, there is a silver lining - and the night is always darkest before the dawn.

Verse

Psalms 34:19  Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Hard Times?

Within every adversity, there is something good that can come out of it.  Believe!

Verse

Psalm 126:5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Worried?

"Pray, and let God worry!" - Martin Luther

Verse

Psalms 55:22  Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Affirmation

His yoke is easy, and His burden is light.  Trusting in Him, gives you comfort and peace.

Verse

Jesus said in Matthew 11:30  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Possessed?

Some people PROFESS Christ, but they do not POSSESS Christ.

Verse

Jesus said in Matthew 11:29  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

KNOW Jesus?

Jesus wants to know you as a best friend.  Many know ABOUT Jesus, but they do not KNOW Jesus.

Verse

Jesus said in Matthew 11:28  Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Affirmation

You are thankful that the LORD will receive your prayer.  Your needs are heard and cared for.

Verse

Psalms 6:9  The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.

Peace

As we pour out our bitterness and unforgiveness, God pours in his peace.

Verse

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Purified Heart?

William Seymour, "Sanctification makes us pure in heart."

Verse

Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Mercy

John Hagee, "Mercy requires that we learn to love others, to value their welfare more than our own!"

Verse

Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Prayer Power!

"There has never been a spiritual awakening in any country or locality that did not begin in united prayer." A.T. Pierson

Verse

Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Meekness

John Hagee, "Meekness enables us to be led by the Spirit of God"

Verse

Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Comfort?

"The task of the preacher is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable" - Vance Havner

Verse

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Affirmation

No matter what you are going through, you know that you are still blessed. . .

Verse

Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Affirmation

You choose to focus on all of the good things in your life.

Verse

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Happiness!

C.S. Lewis, "God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing."

Verse

Numbers 6:26  The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

Grace

Grace is undeserved favor.  The grace of God has the power to bring salvation to all who will receive it.

Verse

Numbers 6:25 The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

Blessings!

"When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance."

Verse

Numbers 6:24  The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

Peace

One of the Names of God = Jehovah-Shalom = "The Lord our Peace"

Verse

Isaiah 26:3  Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Happiness!

When we fly in an airplane at 30,000 feet, we get a glimpse of our problems from God’s perspective.

Verse

Psalms 34:17  The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.