“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD
as the waters cover the sea.”
Habakkuk 2:14
Blessings Unrealized
Giving Thanks
“Perhaps it takes a purer faith to praise God for unrealized blessings, than for those we once enjoyed, or those we enjoy now.”
– A.W. Tozer
“The Good Fight”
“Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God”
“…Fight the good fight, holding on to faith and a good conscience…”
Ephesians 6:17 and I Timothy 1:18-19
“Treasured”
“For you are a holy people to ADONAI your God– from all the peoples on the face of the earth, ADONAI has chosen you to be his treasured people.”
– Deuteronomy 14:2
Look Up Child
“… Thou O LORD art a shield around me, my Glory and The Lifter of my head.” -Psalm 3:3
Come Away… Rest Awhile
“…Come away by yourselves to an isolated place and rest awhile.” – Mark 6:31
Weather-beaten
“Count it all joy… when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance” – James 1:2
“…Boast in suffering — knowing that suffering produces perseverance, and perseverance character, and character hope.” – Romans 5:3-4
“For I consider the sufferings of this present time not worthy to be compared with the coming glory to be revealed in us.” – Romans 8:18
“So then, those who suffer according to God’s will — let them trust their souls to a faithful Creator while continuing to do good.” – 1 Peter 4:19
“After you have suffered awhile, the God of grace– who has called you into His eternal glory in Messiah– will Himself restore, support,strengthen, and establish you.“
-1 Peter 5:10
