Jul 06, 2005 18:42
For all the negative things we have said to ourselves, Jehovah has a positive answer for it. This is something that we all need to reflect on periodically.
You say: "I feel lost."
Jehovah says: "I found you." (Luke 15:24)
You say: "I am depressed."
Jehovah says: "I am right there with you." (Ps. 34:18)
You say: "I can't go on."
Jehovah says: "I will give you power beyond what is normal." (2 Cor.4:7)
You say: "I am confused."
Jehovah says: "Lean on me. I will make things straight." (Prov. 3:6)
You say: "I don't know what to do."
Jehovah says: "Listen to me. I will give you the wisdom." (Prov. 2:1-5)
You say: "I feel helpless."
Jehovah says: "I will fortify you. I will really help you." (Isa. 41:11)
You say: "I feel worn out."
Jehovah says: "Hope in me and you will regain power." (Isa. 40:13)
You say: "I am loaded down."
Jehovah says: "I will refresh you." (Matt. 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me."
Jehovah says: "With a love to time indefinite I have loved you." (Jer.31:3)
You say: "I am weak."
Jehovah says: "I will make you strong." (1 Pet. 5:10)
You say: "I fell short in doing what is right."
Jehovah says: "Get up!" (Prov. 24:16)
You say: "I can't figure things out."
Jehovah says: "I will direct your steps." (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say, "I am about to give up."
Jehovah says: "Don't! Fight the fine fight of the faith!" (1 Tim.6:11)
You say: "I feel unworthy."
Jehovah says: "You are counted worthy." (2 Thess. 1:5)
You say: "I have sinned."
Jehovah says: "I am ready to forgive." (Ps. 86:5)
You say: "I can't forgive myself."
Jehovah says: "I FORGIVE YOU IN A LARGE WAY." (Isaiah 55: 7; Romans 8:1, I John 1:9)
You say: "My heart condemns me."
Jehovah says: "I am greater than your heart." (1 John 3:19)
You say: "I don't have enough faith."
Jehovah says: "I've given everyone a measure of faith." (Romans 12:3) "Keep asking and I shall give." (Matt. 7:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated."
Jehovah says: "Cast all your cares on ME." (1 Peter 5:7)
You say: "I feel rejected."
Jehovah says: "You are my servant and I have not rejected you." (Isa.41:9)
You say: "I feel abandoned."
Jehovah says: "I will never leave you or forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5)
You say: "I am anxious over many things."
Jehovah says: "Do not be anxious over anything. Make your anxieties known to me." ((Phil. 4:6)
You say: "I cry a lot."
Jehovah says: "Your tears are precious and are kept in my skin bottle." (Ps. 56:8)
You say: "I have to make myself go in service."
Jehovah says: "You will go back with a joyful cry." (Ps. 126:5)
You say: "No one seems to care."
Jehovah says: "I care for you." (1 Pet. 5:7)
*i almost cried reading this.. so thought i would share*