Encouragement to Press On ⁽⁹⁾

Psalm 34:4 "I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears." — Psalm 34:4 (NIV) Fear narrows vision. It magnifies threats and minimises hope. Yet Psalm 34:4 offers a testimony that breaks the grip of fear. The psalmist does…

Isaiah 41:13 "For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." — Isaiah 41:13 (NIV) Fear often arrives uninvited, and it rarely comes alone. It brings uncertainty, helplessness, and…

Colossians 3:12–13 "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." — Colossians…

Matthew 18:21–22 "Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'" — Matthew 18:21–22 (NIV) Forgiveness is…

Ephesians 4:31–32 "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." — Ephesians 4:31–32 (NIV) Bitterness is heavy. It clings…

Psalm 55:16–17 "As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice." — Psalm 55:16–17 (NIV) Some pain is not brief. It lingers across days and nights, showing up…

1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) Anxiety is a constant weight. It intrudes on the silence, presses on your chest at night, and steals energy from your waking hours. Peter does not…

Proverbs 24:16 "For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes." — Proverbs 24:16 (NIV) Falling isn't failure. It's part of the journey. God does not measure you by how often you fall, but by whether you…

John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." — John 16:33 (NIV) Jesus never promised you a life free from pain. In…