8. “The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.” (Psalm 145:18,19 NIV)
When I call, You come near.
You fulfill my desires.
You hear my cry, and you save me.
9. “How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you. Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'” (Isaiah 30:19,21 NIV)
You are gracious and want to help.
You answer my cries quickly.
You will tell me which way I should go.
10. “Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:30-31 NIV)
I confidently expect what you will do.
You make my strength new.
You help me keep going strong.
11. “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” (Isaiah 43:2 NLT)
You are with my children.
Deep waters won’t drown them.
Hot fires won’t destroy them.
12. “Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.” (Isaiah 64:4 NIV)
No one compares to you.
You’re working while I’m waiting.
You are acting on my children’s behalf.
13. “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:21-23 NIV)
Your compassions never fail.
You mercies are new every day.
Your faithfulness is great.
14. “The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17 NIV)
You are with my children.
You delight in them greatly.
You sing and You save.
15. “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV)
You give me more than I deserve.
Your grace never falls short.
My weakness is the perfect place for your power.
16. “I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6 NIV)
You are the Beginner of good things.
You carry the load.
One day, all You started will be perfectly finished.
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This post originally appeared at Guilty Chocoholic Mama, published with permission.
