1 Kings 12:15, NKJV: So the king did not listen to the people; for the turn of events was from the Lord, that He might fulfill His word, which the LORD had spoken....I have learned to rest in whatever is taking place in my life. I no longer believe that satan can do anything to affect me negatively when I am walking with the Lord with

1 Kings 12:15, NKJV: So the king did not listen to the people; for the turn of events was from the Lord, that He might fulfill His word, which the LORD had spoken....Because God would not allow the followers of Jeroboam to fight against their brothers, Jeroboam concluded that those in the northern kingdom would again turn to serve the house

Psalm 137:4, KJV: How shall we sing the LORD’S song in a strange land?The writer of this psalm did not have what we have and who we have to stimulate us to sing while we find ourselves in a strange setting. However, rejoicing is not a feeling we have; it is an attitude we choose. Do you want to be released, liberated, and made

2 Chronicles 36:16, KJV: But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, til there was no remedy.Although this verse refers to the covenant people of God, a time came when no further remedy remained for them because of their faulty behavior,

Psalm 27:3, KJV: Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.I may not be able to prevent the enemy from pitching his tent in my neighborhood, but I can be confident that my Father will prepare me a banqueting table in His presence. The enemy's presence in

Romans 8:28-30, NIV: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called,

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, NKJV: Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.I never thought about the consolation and hope of God as gifts with salvation. Usually you think of

1 Timothy 6:6, KJV: But godliness with contentment is great gain. God did not save us through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, for our focus to be on the world's wealth. I used to think that my personal wealth was going to finance the furtherance of the kingdom. I have since discovered that God is going to fulfill His promise to humankind whether I have money

2 Chronicles 20:12, NIV: O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.When I was a young girl growing into adulthood, I stood up to meet every threat and challenge that surfaced. As I matured, however, I found that a great deal of