Hope in God's Promises ⁽⁷⁾

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…

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…

Matthew 10:29–31 "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many…

Isaiah 12:2 "Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord Himself, is my strength and my defence; He has become my salvation." — Isaiah 12:2 (NIV) Fear narrows the world. It tightens the chest, shortens the breath,…

Deuteronomy 33:27 "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you, saying, 'Destroy them!'" — Deuteronomy 33:27 (NIV) Life often feels like free fall. Plans collapse, relationships fracture, health falters, and you wonder what…

Lamentations 3:22–23 "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 3:22–23 (NIV) Grief has a way of convincing us that we've reached the end - that nothing…

Romans 8:28 "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." — Romans 8:28 (NIV) Romans 8:28 is one of the most reassuring promises in all of Scripture—but it's…