Such is the wisdom and depth of God’s Word that answers in it, even though found, must oftentimes still be pondered. With that in mind, I especially dedicate today’s “Timely Bible Verse” to my good friends, Roger and Jan, doing God’s work in India.
“In his heart a man plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9
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Last November I wrote a post about a Bible verse that has helped me in times of stress, “Do not be anxious about anything, but, in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 6-7”
I recently have gone through another time of great stress and need involving an urgent operation and subsequent recovery time. Leading up to the operation I recited that verse to myself a number of times. Quoting scripture in times of need can lead you down the path of relying on God, and trusting Him.
I can tell you that my prayers, and the prayers of countless brothers and sisters on my behalf did, indeed pull me through. Not only did I survive the operation, but there was peace. God is faithful, His word is true and prayer works!
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Do not be anxious about anything, but, in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 6-7
The above verse was referred to in a recent sermon at our church and, maybe for the first time, I really thought about it and let it sink in. And I have found it to be comforting. I have a relatively short list of verses which I have committed to memory and which I consider and recite to my self every day. I think I will add this one to the list. It is one of those that seems to be directly addressing one of the biggest problems in my life.
How do you feel about this verse? Is it comforting to you, also? What does it mean to you? Think about how it might have helped you through some of life’s problems.
Mike
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They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness. 2 Thessalonians 2: 10-12
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