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Encouragement

At prayer meeting tonight I was given some wonderful references by different people to encourage me, and to pray. Those references brought to mind some other scriptures that I have always held dear. I felt lead to share them. Please take the time to read through each verse.

"I am worn out waiting for Your rescue, but I have put my hope in Your word."  Psalm 119:81 (NLT)

"Please listen and answer me, for I am overwhelmed by my troubles."  Psalm 55:2 (NLT)

"The Lord Himself will fight for you. Just stay calm."  Exodus 14:14 (NLT)

"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask Him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind."  James 1:2-6 (NLT)

"Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere."  Ephesians 6:18 (NLT)

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things."  Philippians 4:6-8 (NKJV)

"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."  John 16:33  (NKJV)

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."  Matthew 11:28-30 (NASB)

"Understanding this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires."  James 1:19-20

"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."  Colossians 3:17 (NKJV)

There are so many more that I could share, but it's too late, and I need to head to bed. 

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