Abba Father Family Disciples

But how can people call on him for help if they've not yet believed? And how can they believe in one they've not yet heard of? And how can they hear the message of life if there is no one there to proclaim it? And how can the message be proclaimed if messengers have yet to be sent?
That's why the Scriptures say: How welcome is the arrival of those proclaiming the joyful news of peace and of good things to come!
(Rom.10:14-15)

Scripture is there for us to know God's heart, to communicate with the Living Christ, to respond appropriately to His beauty & His voice.
Matt.4:4; Prov.6:23; Job 22:22; Matt. 24:35, Ps.1:1-4; Col.1:9,10; John 17:17; 2 Tim.3:17

Be STRONG and COURAGEOUS ... for the Lord is with you wherever you go
Joshua 1:9
I had a dream this week, that I wasn't allowed to write an exam because my preparations were written in pencil.
The meaning of the dream for me was confirmed yesterday when someone sent me the song Blessed Assurance while I was waiting on the Lord for Today's Blessing.

Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. Act like [mature] men and be courageous; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13 AMP

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV

But the innocent lovers of God, because of righteousness, will have the boldness of a young, ferocious lion! Proverbs 28:1 TPT
So we can say with great confidence: "I know the Lord is for me and I will never be afraid of what people may do to me!"
Hebrews 13:6 TPT

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"
Joshua 1:9 NIV

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV

For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21

To Esté Geldenhuys, and to each one of us, God is saying: "You never ever have to prove yourself right or good enough!"
If we do, we haven't excepted the forgiveness that Jesus paid for on the cross.
I urge you to find your significance in God. Draw your self-worth from him. Live in the fullness he longs to bless you with, free of the exhausting need to prove yourself to others. Your life is found in him (Colossians 3:3–4).

When you feel like you don't belong, remember that
• he has called you by name and that you are his (Isaiah 43:1).
• When you cower in fear, rest in the promise that he has given you a spirit "of power and love and self-control" (2 Timothy 1:7).
• When you feel the futility in all you cannot do, rejoice that his strength is made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
• When you feel unfinished or insignificant, focus on the promise that you are complete in Christ (Colossians 2:9–10).
• For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. (Psalm 62:1–2)
• Even when your world is shaken, I pray that you will not be, because Christ is your rock and refuge. I pray you will stand fast, because you can hear the love song God is now singing over you (Zephaniah 3:17). I pray that you will rest, knowing you are accepted, loved, and made new, rather than constantly reaching for the world's approval.

(Credit to Susan Narjala)