Lord...You prevail. You always have. You always will. I can rest in that knowledge. I can cling to Your promises and listen to your voice, and walk in Your ways. I can trust You whatever the world may say or do. Someday my time will come, and however it does, I know you will not lose me. You will bring me safely home.

I learned that courage is not something we can manufacture by our own efforts. But when we surrender wholeheartedly to God, he gives us the courage to face whatever comes. He gives us the words to speak when we are called to stand and voice our faith.

Everyone to whom she drew close left her. Sooner or later they walked away.

Don't trust in your own strength. None of us is strong in him or herself. It's the Lord who upholds us.

He needed the warmth of the sun to take away the chill of foreboding that grew in him.

The Lord has not forsaken us. Never doubt in the darkness what God has given us in the light. The Lord is with us. He is here now. He will never leave us.

Whatever happens to me, the Lord is always with you.

Lord God of heaven and earth, I beg You to give me the confidence of Joshua. Instill in me Your purpose. Do not let me weaken. You are God and there is no other!

This is my God box," she said. "When problems prey on my mind, I write them down, fold them up, and put them through the slot. Once they're inside this box, they're God's problem and not mine.

God has said, "I will never fail you. I will never forsake you." That is why we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper, so I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" HEBREWS 13:5B-6

She met his eyes, praying he understood. I felt safe with you. His expression softened. You'll always be safe with me.

You have whatever strength God has given you, and it will be enough to carry out his good purpose. Trust in him.