Emmanuel, God With Us

Matthew 1:23 (GNT) "A virgin will become pregnant and have a son, and He will be called Immanuel" (which means, "God is with us").  ----  Imagine if we could go through life with Jesus by our side, all day, every day: advising us, blessing us, showing us the right choices to make, the right way to go in all our decisions, comforting us in times of sorrow, being with us when we're alone, sharing our joys and victories -- Who would not want the Almighty Creator as their daily coach and companion? And the truth is---we do have Him with us! He is right beside us always, holding our hand, embracing us, guiding us!  Wow! And all we have to do is realize it! And talk to Him! To me, that is also one of the greatest gifts He gives us.

My Grace Is All You Need

2 Corinthians: 8-9 "Three times I prayed to the Lord about this and asked Him to take it away.  But His answer was: "My grace is all you need, for My power is strongest when you are weak."

He Is All I Ever Need

Psalms 73:22-26 (GNT) "...I did not understand You. Yet I always stay close to You and You hold me by the hand.  You guide me with Your instruction and at the end You will receive me with honor.  What else do I have in heaven but You?  Since I have You, what else could I want on earth? My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my strength; He is all I ever need."

Bringing...Every Thought To the Obedience of Christ

II Corinthians 10:5 (KJV) "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." (GNT) "we pull down every proud obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God; we take every thought captive and make it obey Christ."

Your Constant Love Is My Guide

Psalms 26:3 (GNT) "Your constant love is my guide; Your faithfulness always leads me."

Do Not Be Afraid or Discouraged

Joshua 1:9 (GNT) "Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the Lord your God, am with you wherever you go."

I Will Always Be With You

Joshua 1:5 (GNT) (The Lord says) "I will always be with you; I will never abandon you."