PSALM 31:21-22, 24 (2023)

PSALM 31:21-22, 24

Blessed be the Lord,
for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me
when I was beset as a city under siege.
I had said in my alarm,
‘I am driven far from your sight.’
But you heard my supplications
when I cried out to you for help.
Be strong, and let your heart take courage,
all you who wait for the Lord.

---- mine,

Why are you troubled, why is your heart growing faint with doubt and anxiety? Why worry what does worry do to help you apart from making you despondent and troubled and wearying to your soul? How often must I assure you that you must trust in Me? Have I not heard and answered you in the past? Count your blessings and do not let your soul cease from praising and thanking Me for the countless graces and favors I have showered on you and those you love. Stop worrying and lean on Me trusting in My love for you and for those you love and pray for night and day. Be still, ---- mine, and know that I AM GOD and know that all things work for the good of those who love Me and trust in My love.

HOSEA 2:19-20 (2023)

HOSEA 2:19-20

And I will take you for my wife forever; 

I will take you for my wife in righteousness and in justice, 

in steadfast love, and in mercy. 

I will take you for my wife in faithfulness; 

and you shall know the Lord.

---- mine,

Know this and be comforted by My assurance that I AM yours and you are Mine in time and in eternity. I will surround you with My Presence. In the sanctuary of your heart, I will establish My throne. I will come to you and I will remain in you. I will be closer to you than your breath. Before you make your prayers of petitions to Me I will hear and answer you. I will place a mantle around you and I will protect you. Come to Me. Lean on Me. Speak to Me and tell Me all that troubles you, all that makes you anxious. Confide your fears to Me and I, the Eternal Word of the Living God assure you that I, with power and might will deliver you and all those you pray for each day. Remain in My love.