The Presence in the Absence

The remedy for empty is full.

The remedy for hunger is food.

We don’t enjoy being without, do we?

Absence feels like …

Loneliness

   Restlessness

      Abandonment

Know this … even in the most desolate moments, when you feel the world has closed its doors; even then, you are never alone and you are not abandoned.  God hears your cries.

Spend some time with these encouraging words.

Deuteronomy 31:8

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Isaiah 12:2

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation.

Jeremiah 1:8

"Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the LORD.

Lamentations 3:25

The LORD is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him;

Luke 12:

Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 13:6

So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"

And the peace comes!

P Michael Biggs

www.up-words.net

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