But I trust in You, O LORD,
I say, "You are my God."
My times are in Your hand.

Psalm 31. 14-15

(even when we don't understand)

Humble yourselves therefore
under the mighty hand of God,
that in due time
He may exalt you.
Cast all your anxieties on Him,
for He cares for you.

1 Peter 5. 6-7

(A great way to start the week.
Casting means to throw them
out of your reach so that you can
do what is needful,
unencumbered by worry.
He cares for you.)

Teach me Your way, O LORD,
and lead me on a level path
because of my enemies.
...Wait for the LORD,
be strong, and let your heart take courage,
yea, wait for the LORD!

Psalm 27. 11,14

(follow Him into His day for you)

Though the fig tree do not blossom,
nor fruit be on the vines,
the produce of the olive fail,
and the fields yield no food,
the flock be cut off from the fold
and there be no herd in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will joy in the God of my salvation.
God, the LORD, is my strength;
He makes my feet like hinds' feet,
He makes me tread upon my high places.

Habakkuk 3. 17-19

("tread" is commonly defined as "to walk,"
but it can also mean "to dance."
I like the idea of dancing upon the high and
scary places of our lives, because of Who
strengthens us)

And He said to him,
"Love the LORD your God with all your heart,
and with all your soul,
and with all your mind.
This is the great and first commandment.
And the second is like it,
You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

Matthew 23. 37-39

(Love God,
love people)

The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
...Though a host encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war arise against me,
yet I will be confident.

Psalm 27. 1,3
(no matter what
is happening all around you,
His Presence is a strength and shield)

The LORD...made the sea dry land,
and the waters were divided.
And the people of Israel went
into the midst of the sea
on dry ground,
the waters being a wall to them
on their right hand and on their left.

Exodus 14. 21-22

(The LORD will give you passage
in the midst of your "sea,"
your impossible situation.
Follow Him on HIS path,
rather than insisting on your own).