Life throws curveballs, right? It tests you, refines you, and ultimately teaches you to lean on God with all your heart. Think of it this way: even the toughest situations are blessings in disguise, drawing you closer to Him.
When you're feeling overwhelmed and desperate, lift your hands up and cry out to God. Before you turn to anyone else, seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit, who will send angels to your aid.
Find refuge in Jesus, your shield and protector. He’s powerful enough to set you free and conquer your fears. Reaching out to God always brings peace and immeasurable rewards.
Remember Psalm 121:1: "My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Jesus is there for you 24/7, offering comfort, relief, and healing. Place your life in His hands and allow His perfect will to unfold in your life.
His love will always look out for you, and there's no safer place than in His presence.
We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose,
Ask, and you will receive. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened for you.
If our faith is strong, we should be patient with the Lord's followers whose faith is weak. We should try to please them instead of ourselves.
But don't forget to help others and to share your possessions with them. This too is like offering a sacrifice that pleases God.
In certain ways we are weak, but the Spirit is here to help us. For example, when we don't know what to pray for, the Spirit prays for us in ways that cannot be put into words.
That should make you feel like saying, "The Lord helps me! Why should I be afraid of what people can do to me?"
Our God, you keep us safe. Now help us! Rescue us. Forgive our sins and bring honor to yourself.
You are my strong shield, and I trust you completely. You have helped me, and I will celebrate and thank you in song.
With all your heart you must trust the LORD and not your own judgment.Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow.
(A song for worship.) I look to the hills! Where will I find help?It will come from the LORD, who created the heavens and the earth.
Don't be afraid. I am with you. Don't tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories.
Give your food to the hungry and care for the homeless. Then your light will shine in the dark; your darkest hour will be like the noonday sun.
God gives helpful advice to everyone who obeys him and protects all of those who live as they should.
When people ask you for something, give it to them. When they want to borrow money, lend it to them.
(A special song for the people of Korah and for the music leader.) God is our mighty fortress, always ready to help in times of trouble.
Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort.He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble.
Generosity will be rewarded: Give a cup of water, and you will receive a cup of water in return.
So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved kindness, and we will find help.
I am the LORD your God. I am holding your hand, so don't be afraid. I am here to help you.
But God cheers up people in need, and that is what he did when he sent Titus to us.
When you cross deep rivers, I will be with you, and you won't drown. When you walk through fire, you won't be burned or scorched by the flames.
(A psalm by David for the music leader.) I patiently waited, LORD, for you to hear my prayer. You listenedand pulled me from a lonely pit full of mud and mire. You let me stand on a rock with my feet firm,
I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world, you will have to suffer. But cheer up! I have defeated the world.
My friends, we beg you to warn anyone who isn't living right. Encourage anyone who feels left out, help all who are weak, and be patient with everyone.
(A psalm by David for Jeduthun, the music leader.) Only God can save me, and I calmly wait for him.God alone is the mighty rock that keeps me safe and the fortress where I am secure.
If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest.Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest.This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light.
I am poor and needy, but, LORD God, you care about me, and you come to my rescue. Please hurry and help.
God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others.
When you are in trouble, call out to me. I will answer and be there to protect and honor you.
God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient.
When I was hungry, you gave me something to eat, and when I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink. When I was a stranger, you welcomed me,
But God showed how much he loved us by having Christ die for us, even though we were sinful.
The LORD will listen when the homeless cry out, and he will never forget his people in prison.
We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things.Some people have gotten out of the habit of meeting for worship, but we must not do that. We should keep on encouraging each other, especially since you know that the day of the Lord's coming is getting closer.
The LORD God said, "It isn't good for the man to live alone. I need to make a suitable partner for him."
If we have all we need and see one of our own people in need, we must have pity on that person, or else we cannot say we love God.
You said to me, "I will point out the road that you should follow. I will be your teacher and watch over you.
because I know that your prayers and the help that comes from the Spirit of Christ Jesus will keep me safe.
(For the music leader. To the tune "Don't Destroy." A special psalm by David when Saul had David's house watched so that he could kill him.) Save me, God! Protect me from enemy attacks!
Every mountain and hill may disappear. But I will always be kind and merciful to you; I won't break my agreement to give your nation peace.
God is the one who makes us patient and cheerful. I pray that he will help you live at peace with each other, as you follow Christ.Then all of you together will praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
You are my hiding place! You protect me from trouble, and you put songs in my heart because you have saved me.
My friends, you were chosen to be free. So don't use your freedom as an excuse to do anything you want. Use it as an opportunity to serve each other with love.
The LORD God is waiting to show how kind he is and to have pity on you. The LORD always does right; he blesses those who trust him.
(A psalm by David.) You, LORD, are my shepherd. I will never be in need.You let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water,and you refresh my life. You are true to your name, and you lead me along the right paths.
Live under the protection of God Most High and stay in the shadow of God All-Powerful.Then you will say to the LORD, "You are my fortress, my place of safety; you are my God, and I trust you."
The LORD will always guide you and provide good things to eat when you are in the desert. He will make you healthy. You will be like a garden that has plenty of water or like a stream that never runs dry.
(By David.) You, LORD, are the light that keeps me safe. I am not afraid of anyone. You protect me, and I have no fears.
Don't worry about tomorrow. It will take care of itself. You have enough to worry about today.
Don't ever think that you are wise enough, but respect the LORD and stay away from evil.This will make you healthy, and you will feel strong.
Each of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.
(A psalm by David for the music leader.) You have looked deep into my heart, LORD, and you know all about me.You know when I am resting or when I am working, and from heaven you discover my thoughts.
And so, we won't be afraid! Let the earth tremble and the mountains tumble into the deepest sea.
You are tempted in the same way that everyone else is tempted. But God can be trusted not to let you be tempted too much, and he will show you how to escape from your temptations.
I pray that God will take care of all your needs with the wonderful blessings that come from Christ Jesus!
Don't get tired of helping others. You will be rewarded when the time is right, if you don't give up.
A king and his leaders will rule with justice.They will be a place of safety from stormy winds, a stream in the desert, and a rock that gives shade from the heat of the sun.
Be brave and strong! Don't be afraid of the nations on the other side of the Jordan. The LORD your God will always be at your side, and he will never abandon you.
The Philistines were so badly beaten that it was quite a while before they attacked Israel again. After the battle, Samuel set up a monument between Mizpah and the rocky cliffs. He named it "Help Monument" to remind Israel how much the LORD had helped them. For as long as Samuel lived, the LORD helped Israel fight the Philistines.
(A psalm by David for the music leader.) I pray that the LORD will listen when you are in trouble, and that the God of Jacob will keep you safe.May the LORD send help from his temple and come to your rescue from Mount Zion.
Please help me, LORD God! Come and save me because of your love.Let others know that you alone have saved me.
I am surrounded by trouble, but you protect me against my angry enemies. With your own powerful arm you keep me safe.