Learning to deal with a chronic illness is grasping the fact that you are not alone. God is present among us
Have you ever felt alone and overwhelmed? Maybe you are fearful or full of despair? Rejoice, God is with us.
Today’s Bible Verse:
Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV)- “The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”
What the Verse Means:
The verse tells us to not be afraid and to not despair. Why should we be frightened or despair? God is present among us. He will protect us as a strong warrior. God is happy when we turn or return to Him. When we are anxious or worried, he’ll calm us with his love. We will also find delight in his songs.
Personalized Prayer Using Today’s Scripture:
- Lord, thank you for being with me.
- Thank you for rejoicing over me with gladness.
- I praise you for quieting me with your love.
- I rejoice that you rejoice over us with you singing.
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Today’s blog post is from the book “Thy Will Be Done: 60 Prayers for the Chronically Ill” by Jimmie Aaron Kepler. It is available in print and on Kindle for Amazon at Amazon Print or Amazon Kindle. If you are an Amazon Kindle Unlimited member, the book is available to read for free in Kindle format.
