Waiting on God

Dear God,
I have been waiting on you for a long time. I must admit that I wonder if you have a plan for my life. Please speak to me.

Job 42:1

Then Job replied to the Lord:

"I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted."

Romans 4:20

Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God,

but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,

being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.

Job 22:21

Submit to God and be at peace with Him;

in this way prosperity will come to you.

Dear God,

Thank you for showing me that no matter how long I have waited on You, Your plan will happen in Your timing. I must submit. Thank you for speaking to me today.

Dare to Begin

Dear God,
I am afraid. I believe there is something that you want me to do, but I do not feel qualified to do it. Please encourage me today.

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified;

do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go"

Psalm 34:4

I sought the Lord, and He answered me;

He delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 25:12

Who, then, is the man that fears the Lord?

He will instruct him in the way chosen for him.

Dear God,

You will go with me wherever I go. I need to seek you for answers and you will instruct me in the way I should go. Thank you God.

You are FAITHFUL

Dear God,
Throughout the years I have had valley and mountaintop experiences. I am actually in a valley time right now. I know you will be faithful, but please remind me of that.

Deuteronomy 7:9

Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commands.

Psalm 33:4

For the word of the Lord is right and true;

He is faithful in all He does.

Psalm 145:13-14

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.

The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made. The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.

Dear God,

Thank you for reminding me of your faithfulness.

I am not alone.

Dear God,
I feel so alone. Someone I love is no longer with me. It hurts. I'm scared. I am weak and tired. Oh God, please speak to me at this time.

Isaiah 46:4

Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he,

I am he who will sustain you.

I have made you and I will carry you;

I will sustain you and I will rescue you.

Psalm 56:3-4

When I am afraid, I will trust in you.

In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust;

I will not be afraid.

James 4:8a

Come near to me and I will come near to you.

Dear God,

You will carry me through this. Please give me a glimmer of hope today. Thank you for your promise that I do not need to be afraid. You will rescue me from this dark time in my life. Thank you God.

This the the day the Lord has made (for you)

Dear God,
It's the beginning of a new week. There are always so many things to do that it can get me down. Please encourage me today.

Psalm 118:24

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Romans 5:1-2

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.

And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Revelation 19:7

Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory.

Dear God,

When I get overwhelmed, I need to look up and remember who you are. You will give me hope in all things. Thank you for speaking to me today.

Come near to God

Dear God,

I might want to spend time with you, but my busy lifestyle keeps me from it. What should I do?

James 4:8a

Come near to God and He will come near to you.

Hosea 10:12

Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love,

and break up your unplowed ground;

for it is time to seek the Lord, until He comes and showers righteousness on you.

Hebrews 10:22a

Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith...

Dear God,

If I want to spend time with you, I must make a choice to stop and do it. Please help me to do this God.

All Things are Possible

Dear God,
Is it true that anything is possible for you?

Mark 9:23b

Everything is possible for him who believes.

Matthew 19:26

Jesus looked at them and said,

"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Matthew 21:2

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.

Dear God,

Please help me to believe.

God, "Will you be my strength?"

Dear God,
I need your strength. The things that I am facing in my life have worn me out. Please God, help me.

2 Samuel 22:33

It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.

Psalm 29:11

The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.

Isaiah 41:10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Dear God,

Thank you for your precious promises that you will be my strength. Help me to remember them today.

Will God Provide?

Dear God,
Times are tough right now in our world. I have lost my job. I am stressed all the time.

1 Peter 5:7

Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you.

Psalm 68:19

Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior,

who daily bears our burdens.

Matthew 11:28

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Dear God,

Please help me to be able to give my burdens to you. I need to trust you.

You can have HOPE

Dear God,
Please encourage me today. Please open my heart and fill me with hope in you.

Psalm 62:5
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him.

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.

Romans 15:4

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us,

so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Dear God,

Thank you for encouring me today.