God Promised…. I trust Him
Sometimes there are no words that can help heal the ache or bring comfort.
Sometimes the pain and confusion of the situation leave us not knowing how to feel.
Sometimes the bewilderment consumes us, as we think a million times or more… “I just don’t know….”
Sometimes there is nothing you can do but make it hour by hour… working your way up to day by day.
Sometimes “time” is the only thing that will help.
Sometimes…. Nothing on earth brings comfort.
Keep trusting the Lord, keep focused on the fact He is the same yesterday, today and forever! HE LOVES YOU #Tworship
— Marie Wikle (@spreadingJOY) February 25, 2014
When our hearts are heavy and the tears seem never ending, we don’t always have the clarity to search the scriptures for God’s promises. Here are some for you. May they bring you comfort in your time of need.
When Life Hurts…. And even when it doesn’t – God Promised……
- To fight for us – Exodus 14:14
- Always be there for us – Deuteronomy 31:6, Joshua 1:5, Hebrews 13:5
- That He has Overcome the World – John 16:13
- He has a plan – Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:28
- To give the weary rest – Matthew 11:28-29
- Eternal life is a Gift from Him – Romans 6:23
- He will supply all our needs – Philippians 4:19
- He will give the victory – Romans 8:37
- Nothing will separate us form Him – Romans 8:39-39
- That when we can’t pray at all that the Holy Spirit will intercede for us – Romans 8:26
- To give power to the weak and strength to the powerless – Isaiah 40:29
- To renew our strength – Isaiah 40:31
- Always be available for us to approach Him – Ephesians 3:12
- That He will never change – Hebrews 13:8
- His promises are true – Numbers 23:19, Joshua 23:14, Romans 4:20-21
- NOTHING is too hard for Him – Genesis 18:14, Jeremiah 32:17, Jeremiah 32:27
- IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL one day – Matthew 13:43, John 14:2, Revelation 22:14
- No More Tears – Revelation 21:4
- To show mercy to those who are merciful to others – Matthew 5:7
- That He will be close when we need comforting – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
- He will be a voice… guiding us – Isaiah 30:21
- That JOY will come in the morning – Psalm 30:5
- That He is preparing a mansion for us – John 14:2
- That He will not forget all that you’ve done – Hebrews 6:10
- That when we sow in tears we will reap JOY – Psalm 126:5
- Peaceful sleep (when trusting HIM) – Psalm 4:8
- We will not walk through the valley of the shadow of death alone – Psalm 23:4
- Everlasting goodness and mercy – 1 Chronicles 16:34
- HE is our place of rest – Psalm 46:1, Nahum 1:7
- Everlasting encouragement – 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
- He would carry our burdens Psalm 68:19
- When we schooch close to Him, He WOULD schooch close back – James 4:8
- He would refresh and restore us – Psalm 23:3
- HE HEARS – Psalm 40:1
- He will go before you – Deuteronomy 31:8
- He will go with us and give us rest – Exodus 33:14
- To see the heart behind the person – 1 Samuel 16:7
- His joy is our strength – Nehemiah 8:10
- He will watch over us – Psalm 121:8
- Before He even formed us…He Knew Us – Jeremiah 1:5
- That we will reap what we sow – 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
- That mercy triumphs over judgment – James 2:13
- That if we submit ourselves to God AND resist the devil he will flee from us – James 4:7
- That we can put all of our cares on Him because HE cares – 1 Peter 5:7
- There is JOY in His Presence – Psalm 16:11, John 6:35, Philippians 3:8
- To leave us His Spirit – John 7:37-38
- A little faith is all we need – Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 17:20 Luke 17:6
- To return for us – Revelation 22:20, Matthew 24:42, John 14:1-4
- That if we help others, we will be blessed – Proverbs 22:9, Luke 6:38
- Everlasting Life – John 3:16, John 6:47, 1 John 2:25, John 11:25
- His JOY will be in us – John 15:11
- Compassion – Psalm 103:13
I Trust Him
Do you?
What promises get you through when there are no words on earth that brings comfort?
Do you have an article on God’s promises? If so, please leave the link to it in the comments so that those that read this can easily get to your list.
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When we begin to write out God’s promises our fears begin to disappear. It becomes easier to praise Him no matter the pain. counting our blessings is a precious jewel.
This is so true… and even when you can’t muster up the strength to even think of your specific blessings, dwelling on promises that absolutely cannot and will not be broken is a way to gain strength and an instant reminder of God’s blessings.
YOU – are a blessing – thank you!
{{HUGS}}
Love this list, Marle! Thanks for taking the time to make it.
I love this scripture- since I was adopted, I can related to the idea of being an orphan. And that God provided parents/family for me AND adopted me into His Forever Family. I have His promise- He will never leave me- He will come for me- because He is my Everlasting Father- and that’s what real Fathers do!
New Living Translation
No, I will not abandon you as orphans–I will come to you.
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Jeremiah 29: 11-12 My favorite promise is not a promise for here, but a promise for a Kingdom without pain, disappointment or human frailty. And I have a song that goes with it too, I listen to this song a lot when I need to remind myself that there is a place for me.
My great-grandparents were murdered by a family member, and subsequently our family split in two, both sides not talking for the rest of their lives. I have had two brother in laws commit suicide. Lost my mom to lung cancer and my dad to lung cancer, due to smoking. I know grief and I know that sometimes the heart does not settle from violence that steals people so precious to you. This is not a world that I can reconcile my heart pain, so I find my peace in Christ and the promise of heaven, and it is a peace that surpasses my pain, it is a peace that undergirds my loss and gives me the strength to wait in joy for a heavenly future!
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV)
There Is A Place For Us!
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The Movie Voyage of the Dawn Treader At The End Of It, Changed Me During A Time I Needed A Holy Alignment With God. The Very End Of The Movie Is Profound In Spiritual Wisdom!
Thank you @Barb – I truly appreciate you placing it on your site! I pray it encourages all those who see it.
@cindy – thank you for sharing! I know so many of us have such a hard time wrapping our hearts around this but God is our REAL Father and that IS what Fathers do! He will NOT leave us! Such a sweet promise!
@Kim – you continue to bless my heart time and time again!! I love this – “sometimes the heart does not settle from violence that steals people so precious to you. This is not a world that I can reconcile my heart pain, so I find my peace in Christ and the promise of heaven” and thank you for it! sometimes so many of us want our heart free of pain. Just yesterday I told my son that “all i want is for life to be easy sometimes”… the promise of Heaven – will be easy then.
thanks yall!!
please feel free to leave a link of any related article in the comment section! I love that it will easily allow someone to be encouraged even more!
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I would like to share two songs concerning God’s promises and His faithfulness to fulfill them. The first is a song that was released as a music video through JCMix ministries back in 2009. The song is titled “Promise.” It deals with the fact that God’s promises to us cannot be destroyed by anything the enemy, or just life itself, brings as a distraction or to just destroy. His promise never dies..
The second is a song that has not been released … it hasn’t been finished actually. But it was written in the depths of despair as I watched my oldest daughter, then 11/2 go septic and crash at Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room in Lake Charles, LA. For the 6 months leading up to her demise, God had been dealing with my concerning my responsibility … my end of the agreement concerning His faithfulness. We had some issues previously. In short, my daughter was revived and is now in excellent health, but we went through 7 heart wrenching years when all we had to hold on to at times was God’s promise to me concerning that little girl. Although the song is not complete, I think it is well enough to fit here … I promise that when it is done, I’ll let you know. It is called ‘Bring In Peace.”
Promise: http://www.patrickhazard.com/files/54026642.mp3
Bring In Peace: http://www.patrickhazard.com/files/54025888.mp3
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I really love this! Thanks Marie!
I speak this verse personally over myself and my children so the devil knows it too!
Isaiah 65:23 – Complete Jewish Bible
“I will not toil in vain or raise children to be destroyed, for I am the seed blessed by ADONAI; and my offspring with me”.
@thehaz – Thanks Pastor! I love when others share their links here! Just another way to spread joy to those who stop by! it is great pain on earth watching your child helplessly go though such issues. Thank you for the encouragement you’ve left!
@angie – i hope you’ll print it out and use it – often. i have it in my bible and journal
@colleen thank you for that!! I was just reading where Jesus said “bring them to me” talking about children. and was reminded that daily – i will keep bringing them to the One who can make a difference! i’ve done it since i found out i was pregnant with them and will do so till my last breath.
Thanks guys – for encouraging others and JOYning in on the conversation!
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I picked out this and I am fine: That we can put all of our cares on Him because HE cares – 1 Peter 5:7. God bless you for taking the time to write this
thank you Enoch! i love that no matter what HE LOVES US! we don’t deserve it, can’t earn it – Jesus simply loves us!!
thanks for taking the time to share your favorite promise with us!
@spreadingJOY
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My favorite promise is simple… No matter what I do, I can NEVER be plucked from His hands!
John 10:28 & 29 “and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.…”
I’ve always been amazed that God loves a little turd like me!
Mike
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I think there is nothing more comforting than to know that one day – FOREVER that we will be with the Lord… just enjoying His presence for all of eternity
amazing.
🙂 you make me smile!
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The words provide hope and a sense of peace – thank you
Hallelujah – our God is SO GOOD! 😀
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This is SO good!!! So many promises – it’s up to US to claim them! Thanks for sharing so much truth from HIS word!
I also have a post about God’s promises. This week in VBS the kids are learning that “with God all things are possible.” I believe that is the hinge of all the other promises! Thank you for posting.
God’s promises are the one thing that keeps me going everyday. He is always with us, always there for us. And there is no better feeling in the world!
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What a GREAT resource!!!
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This is wonderful. You are so right, when we are hurting, you can’t always go right to the scriptures you need. This list will be a help to so many people.
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Recently I’ve been holding on to the promise that He has a plan that is for the good of all and that once He starts working in us, He doesn’t walk away without completing it.
Thank you for the list.
Marissa
Marie,
I love this! You need to make this into a printable!! It would be fantastic! The wonderful thing about His promises (besides the fact that they are life giving, life redeeming, and life saving?) is that He will never fall short of them as us humans do when we promise!
Thank you for this encouraging post!
Blessings and smiles,
Lori
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As part of my hospital bag for birth I always prepare scripture cards to focus on. I’ll be coming back to this post to gather some great words to help me through my next labor in a few weeks. Thank you!
one of my favorites is that Jesus promised us the Holy Spirit – He is my lifeline. God takes care of us in so many amazing ways.
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Thanks for sharing this list. A great reminder of God’s promises. Pinning this.
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I love these scriptures Marie! They certainly come in handy now with the death of 2 college mates in one week. God bless!
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Awesome promises from God to us in His Word! Awesome article! Yes, I trust Him.
Thanks for sharing. God bless you!
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