2 Timothy 3:16-17

Sometimes, I am weary and I don't know why.
I am up one day and down the next.

Satan lies and says, "God doesn't love you."
All these unnecessary problems reinforce his deception.

In weakness I give in to the same old sins,
wondering if I am a Christian at all.

I want to give to everyone freely,
but my love falls short and I am left empty.

I seek the truth, but I am burdened by my own soul.
New sin on old sin, new pain on old pain; misunderstanding.

But as I remember the Word of God,
truth and reality focus me back on Jesus Christ.

1Jn 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us.
Rom 8:1 For there is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.
1Jn 3:20 And even if our heart condemns us, He is greater than our heart.
Heb 10:14 Because by one offering, we are perfect, those being sanctified.

2Cor 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Eph 2:8 And this faith is not of ourselves, but it is a gift from God.
2Ti 2:13 But even if we are faithless, He remains faithful,
Heb 12:2 For He is the author and finisher of our faith.

Ps 34:10 I know if I seek the Lord, I shall not lack any good thing.
Ps 84:11 In fact, no good thing will be withheld from those who walk uprightly.
Rom 8:28 Yet, all things work together for good to those who love and seek God.
Php 1:6 So, He who began a good work in me, will be faithful to complete it.

Jhn 14:6 I follow Jesus who is the way and the truth and the life.
Prv 14:12 For there is a way that seems right to a man, but it leads to death.
Ps 51:6 But Christ desires truth in our most inward parts.
Ro 5:20 Moreover, where my sin is great, God's grace is greater.

Num 11:23 Has the arm of the Lord been shortened?
2Chr 20:17 I don't need to battle, but I am to be still and know that He is God.
Mic 6:8 God only requires us to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly.
Zec 4:6 For it is not by might, nor by power, but My Spirit says the Lord.

Josh 1:5 I need not fear for He will never leave me nor forsake me.
Ep6:12/1Jn4:4 Even when we wrestle against the devil, greater is He who is in me.
Heb 7:25 He is our advocate making constant intercession for us.
Ps 23:4 He is with me as I walk through the valley of the shadow of death.

Php 4:6 Therefore, I make a decision to be anxious about nothing.
" But in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving,
" I make my requests known and cast my burdens before Him.
Php 4:7 And His peace which surpasses understanding, guards my heart and mind.

Hb13:8/Mal3:6 I am up and down, but He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
1Cor 14:33 Even though I am confused, God is not a God of confusion.
Ps 139:17-18 His thoughts towards us are as the sands of the sea.
Ps 136 The Bible could not be more clear: HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER.


RON HALE
SEPTEMBER 2, 1993


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