In the hands of the Great Editor
God rewrote the text of my life when I opened the book of my heart to his eyes. (Psalm 18:24 MSG)
Learn from every experience
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. (Psalm 143:10 NIV)
Just do what you can
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers. (1 Peter 3:12a KJV)
God was with us
For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. (Isaiah 41:13 KJV)
Spiritual myopia
Everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.” (Matthew 19:29 ESV)
If we refuse to concede defeat
I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning. (Psalm 130:5-6 ESV)
A perfect time
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. (Proverbs 8:17 ESV)
You won’t be sorry
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24 ESV)
He is constant
The Lord’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken. (Psalm 33:11 NLT)
I will renew your strength
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
We have to do our part
We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. (2 Corinthians 4:7)
We often face limitations
Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. (Psalms 25:4 ESV)
If we’re willing to pursue it
The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. (Psalms 119:130 NLT)
Using our God-given wisdom
We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. (Proverbs 16:9 NLT)
Becoming more like Him
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy”. (1 Peter 1:14-16 ESV)
Live a life of purpose
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. (John 13:34 KJV)
God can see the path ahead
To you the night shines as bright as day. Darkness and light are the same to you. (Psalm 139:12 NLT)