Take Heart
When life gets you down.
Are you suffering physically, emotionally, financially or spiritually and are tempted to give in to the difficulties of this life?
Take heart!
Your heavenly Father knows the depth of your despair and longs to comfort and encourage you.
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Find hope throughout the pages of His Word.
“Therefore, we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.”
2 Corinthians 4:16 NKJV
Lord,
The words of Your Spirit remind me,
When tempted to discouragement and despair,
“Remember my promise to you — -
I am with you everywhere
I will not leave you or forsake you,
But will keep you until the end,
And in times of earthly trials,
Will be your closest, dearest friend.
I will strength and equip you,
My plans for you will never cease,
And through the power of My Spirit,
Will bring you comfort, joy and peace.
But you must walk by faith and trust Me,
Obey My gentle voice and lead,
As you seek to glorify my name,
In your every thought and deed.
You must surrender your desires to me,
Accept My plans for you as best,
Then walk by faith in the assurance,
That I will give you peace and rest.”
From Reflections on God’s Promises
© 2022, Doris Haver Rouse
