Read Isaiah 41: 1-14 Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41: 10 (NRSV) Rebecca Ruth Whisnant lives in Alabama. Alone in the hospital room, she awaited word from the nurse, about how her mother's surgery was going. Her life, as well as theirs, was undergoing major change. Before her mother came home they would need to build a ramp, move furniture, b

"Go out and stand before me on the mountain," the Lord told him. And as Elijah stood there the Lord passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain; it was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind, there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake, there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire, there was the sound of a gentle whisper. " 1 Kings 19:

Jesus said to his disciples: "and be sure of this - that I am with you always, even to the end of the world." Matthew 28:20 (TLB) DeVonna R. Allison lives in Florida. When she took her two-year-old grandson Samuel to a preschool playgroup for the first time, he loved it! Samuel was enjoying himself until he suddenly realized he could not see his grandmother. He ran to the center of the room with a look of panic on his face as he scanned the room, searching. DeVonna called to

Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need! He lets me rest in the meadow grass and leads me beside the quiet streams. He gives me new strength. He helps me do what honors him the most. Even when walking through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me guarding, guiding all the way. You provide delicious food for me in the presence of my enemies. You have welcomed me as your guest; blessings overflow! Your goodness and unfaili

God speaking to Joshua: "Be strong and brave, for you will be a successful leader of my people, and they shall conquer all the land I promised to their ancestors. You need only to be strong and courageous and to obey to the letter every law Moses gave you, for if you are careful to obey every one of them you will be successful in everything you do. Constantly remind the people about these laws, and you yourself must think about them every day and night so that you will be su

O God, have pity, for I am trusting you! I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until this storm is past. I will cry to the God of heaven who does such wonders for me. He will send down help from heaven to save me, because of his love and his faithfulness. He will rescue me from these liars who are so intent upon destroying me. I am surrounded by fierce lions - hotheads whose teeth are sharp as spears and arrows. Their tongues are like swords. Lord, be exalted above the

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He Called a child, whom he put among them, and said, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me." Matthew 18: 1-5 (NRSV) Paul Cillo lives in Pennsylvania. It is easy to forget wha

Read 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 But remember this - if you give little, you will get little. A farmer who plants just a few seeds will only get a small crop, but if he plants much, he will reap much. Every one must make up his own mind as to how much he should give. Don't force anyone to give more then he really wants to, for cheerful givers are the ones God prizes. God is able to make it up to you by giving you everything you need and more, so that there will not only be enough f

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. Psalm 46: 1-3 (NRSV) Michelle T. Johnson lives in North Carolina. One day at the beach, not long after she placed her chair at the edge of the water, a father and his young son ventures into the ocean. The boy frolick

Read Romans 5:1-8 So now, since we have been made right in God's sight by faith in his promises, we can have real peace with him because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. For because of our faith, he has brought us into this place of highest privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to actually becoming all that God has in mind for us to be.... But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were stil