1. He ENTERS our sorrow (Psalm 34:18)
2. He RECORDS our tears (Psalm 56:8)3. He TRUSTS us with the pain (Job 42:1-5)
4. He REDEEMS the worst days (Romans 8:28)
5. He KNOWS, HE KNOWS! (Isaiah 53:3)
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1. He ENTERS our sorrow (Psalm 34:18)
2. He RECORDS our tears (Psalm 56:8)1. Fears robs the treasure of JOY (Luke 12:25-35)
2. STOP worrying about tomorrow (Matthew 6:34)1. He paid a high price for my FREEDOM (1 Corinthians 6:20)
2. He purchased my FREEDOM with His own blood (Colossians 1:20)1. My freedom was BOUGHT with a price (1 Cor 6:20)
2. The ULTIMATE HIGH PRICE was paid for ME to live in freedom (1 Cor 7:23)1. Enlarge my FAITH for overcoming my fears (Joshua 1:8-9)
2. Enlarge my STEPS to keep me headed in the right direction (2 Samuel 22:37)1. You are designed uniquely NOT mistakenly (Psalm 139:14)
2. You are created purposefully not haphazardly (Psalm 139:15-16)1. He GUIDES me through places of lack (Isaiah 58:11)
2. He LIFTS my head when I face discouragement (Psalm 3:3)1. He is watching over me (Genesis 28:15)
2. He is praying for me (Hebrews 7:25)1. I am who He says I am (John 15:15-16; 1 John 4:17)
2. Know the real enemy (Ephesians 6:12)1. He EMPOWERS me in times of conflict (Matthew 24:6)
2. He STEADIES me when circumstances shake my world (Matthew 24:7)1. Be ASSURED by His presence (Exodus 33:12-23)
2. Be SPECIFIC and assertive with prayer (1 Chronicles 4:9-10)1. He uses me to bring the CHANGE everyone and everything needs
2. He expects an EXTREME commitment to be ready to go!1. Make this a day of ADVANCING (Exodus 14:13-15)
2. Move forward with FAITH (Daniel 11:32b)1. Insurmountable need, paves a path for supernatural PROVISION (Matthew 14:15-20)
2. Unbearable rejection may lead to future unbelievable PROMOTION (Genesis 50:17-20)1. Be faithful in the FIELD work (Matthew 9:37-38)
2. He REWARDS the laborer (Hebrews 6:10)1. Embrace the current trial as EQUIPPING (Luke 22:31-32)
2. Receive His comfort in preparation to COMFORT others (2 Corinthians 1:3-6)1. Regain STRENGTH with truth (1 Kings 19:5-18)
2. RESTORATION moves me forward (Matthew 26:46)1. He is present at the BEGINNING (Psalm 139:13-16)
2. He is present on the JOURNEY (Genesis 46:4)1. Begin all with prayer (2 Chronicles 20:12)
2. Past failure doesn’t indicate future blessings (Luke 5:4-6)1. Know He doesn’t judge doubt (Mark 9:22-24)
2. Ask for clarification (Genesis 15:2-6)1. His VOICE is the sound of many waters (Revelation 1:5)
2. He is in CONTROL of the flood (Job 38:25-30)1. He will NOT turn me away in my hour of need (Luke 11:8-13)
2. He does NOT judge me (John 3:17-18)1. He speaks DIRECTION (Isaiah 30:21)
2. He speaks CHALLENGES (Isaiah 6:8)1. He is PRESENT in persecution (Psalm 124:1-8)
2. He is PRESENT in the problem (Psalm 137:1-5)1. No matter who is against you—He is for you (Romans 8:31; Genesis 50:20)
2. No matter what overwhelms you—He fights on your behalf (2 Chronicles 20:17)1. He has access and INSIGHT I do not have (Isaiah 55:8-9)
2. He changes my VANTAGE point (Psalm 61:2)1. When I am outnumbered I will SEEK the source (2 Chronicles 20:3)
2. When I am overwhelmed I will REMEMBER all He has done (2 Chronicles 20:6-7)1. He is bringing HEALING in broken places (Malachi 4:2)
2. He is bringing PROVISION from unexpected places (Isaiah 43:19)1. Know your audience, show compassion not anger (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
2. Follow His lead, He set the example (John 13:14-17)1. He gives me REST when life has overwhelmed me (Jeremiah 31:25)
2. He gives me SUPPORT when I feel hopeless (Matthew 11:29-30)1. You are so valued —He left His Heavenly Home (John 1:14; Philippians 2:7)
2. You are so valued—He numbers the hairs on your head (Luke 12:6-7)