He sees those tears in your eyes. He knows the desire of your heart. And you will hear from Him-just in time to take the next step.

I wished God were like He used to be, a few notches lower. I wanted Him to be lofty enough to help me but not so uncontrollable. I longed for His warm presence, times when He seemed more… safe.

God has given us peace in our pain. He covers us all the time. Even when we are out of control, he is still there.

Beneath the hard, painful surface of her recollection were layers of healing truth. God had never left her side, not even for a moment.

God is always near us. Always for us. Always in us. We may forget him, but God will never forget us.

Lay claim to the nearness of God. Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you (Heb. 13.5 NIV).

Precious Lord, take my hand, Lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light: Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.4

Visualize your hands placing in God's hands the person or problem you are concerned about.9 Visualize His hands gently and lovingly holding that person or willingly accepting that problem. Now, visualize His hands holding you. All is well for the moment. All is as it should be and as it needs to be. All will be well—better than you think.

Even when you are old, I will be the same. Even when your hair has turned gray, I will take care of you. I made you and will take care of you. I will carry you and save you. Isaiah 46:4, NCV

I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. Isaiah 41:9-10

I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand and say to you, "Do not fear, I will help you." Isaiah 41:13

In all their suffering, He suffered, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. Isaiah 63:9