Unless Your Faith is Firm

Israel is no stronger than its capital, Samaria, and Samaria is no stronger than its king, Pekah son of Remaliah. Unless your faith is firm, I cannot make you stand firm.” (Isaiah 7:9 NLT)

Lord, I am beginning to wonder....

Yet I am confident I will see the lord ’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. (Psalms 27:13 NLT)

If I insist on being king of my own mind and destiny, I'm in trouble. Because I'm not strong enough.

The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24 NLT)

Even my faith in You is from You. Lord, give me faith to live out Psalm 37. Help me to stop looking for greener grass on my own and just live in faith. Lord, my confidence is in You and You alone. I desire to keep my eyes solely on Your direction. Day by day. Moment by moment. I believe you've placed visions and dreams in my heart. Make me ever conscious that wherever I am in this journey it is Your path toward Your promises.

And I will make my mountains into level paths for them. The highways will be raised above the valleys. – Isa 49:11 NLT

Don’t worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong. For like grass, they soon fade away. Like spring flowers, they soon wither. Trust in the lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the lord. Trust him, and he will help you. He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun. Be still in the presence of the lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the lord will possess the land. Soon the wicked will disappear. Though you look for them, they will be gone. The lowly will possess the land and will live in peace and prosperity. The wicked plot against the godly; they snarl at them in defiance. But the Lord just laughs, for he sees their day of judgment coming. The wicked draw their swords and string their bows to kill the poor and the oppressed, to slaughter those who do right. But their swords will stab their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich. For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the lord takes care of the godly. Day by day the lord takes care of the innocent, and they will receive an inheritance that lasts forever. They will not be disgraced in hard times; even in famine they will have more than enough. But the wicked will die. The lord ’s enemies are like flowers in a field— they will disappear like smoke. The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. Those the lord blesses will possess the land, but those he curses will die. The lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the lord holds them by the hand. Once I was young, and now I am old. Yet I have never seen the godly abandoned or their children begging for bread. The godly always give generous loans to others, and their children are a blessing. Turn from evil and do good, and you will live in the land forever. For the lord loves justice, and he will never abandon the godly. He will keep them safe forever, but the children of the wicked will die. The godly will possess the land and will live there forever. The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong. They have made God’s law their own, so they will never slip from his path. The wicked wait in ambush for the godly, looking for an excuse to kill them. But the lord will not let the wicked succeed or let the godly be condemned when they are put on trial. Put your hope in the lord. Travel steadily along his path. He will honor you by giving you the land. You will see the wicked destroyed. I have seen wicked and ruthless people flourishing like a tree in its native soil. But when I looked again, they were gone! Though I searched for them, I could not find them! Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace. But the rebellious will be destroyed; they have no future. The lord rescues the godly; he is their fortress in times of trouble. The lord helps them, rescuing them from the wicked. He saves them, and they find shelter in him. (Psalms 37:1-40 NLT)

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Believe!

And because of their unbelief, he couldn’t do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them. (Mark 6:5 NLT)

Lord, may it NEVER be that my unbelief hinders miracles in my life.

I love you too!
❤jj

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I need You, Lord, I need You. Every hour I need You. Bless me now My Savior! I come to Thee.

Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. I meditate on your age-old regulations; O lord, they comfort me. I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. I reflect at night on who you are, O lord; therefore, I obey your instructions. This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees. How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me. They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me! My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. lord, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. O lord, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments. Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. I pray with all my heart; answer me, lord ! I will obey your decrees. I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. In your faithful love, O lord, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. But you are near, O lord, and all your commands are true. Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. lord, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. I long for your rescue, lord, so I have obeyed your commands. O lord, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees. O lord, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. (Psalms 119:49-56, 81-85, 87, 88, 116-118, 122, 123, 126, 133-137, 141-143, 145-151, 153, 154, 156, 161, 162, 164, 166, 169-171, 174, 175 NLT)


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Firm Faith

Unless your faith is firm, I cannot make you stand firm.” (Isaiah 7:9b NLT)

Lord, You know my heart. There is no lack of faith whatsoever that you CAN rescue me..... But how do I presume upon Your Sovereignty to have faith that you WILL rescue me any time before heaven? Lord if there is any unbelief in me, forgive me. I believe. Help my unbelief.

I love you too!
❤jj


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