Excerpt from Streams in the Desert for 8th February, & something I've been thinking about recently

"Do not look forward to the changes and chances of this life in fear. Rather look at them with full hope that, as they arise, God, whose you are, will deliver you out of them. He has kept you hitherto; do you but hold fast to His dear hand, and He will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand, He will bear you in His arms.

Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow, and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations. —Frances de Sales

“The Lord is my shepherd.”

Not was, not may be, nor will be. “The Lord is my shepherd,” is on Sunday, is on Monday, and is through every day of the week; is in January, is in December, and every month of the year; is at home, and is in China; is in peace, and, is in war; in abundance, and in penury. —J. Hudson Taylor"




The other day, I was feeling somewhat unsettled so I went through a few Scriptures to remind myself :
"When tempted to be anxious, remember this:
"You are my hiding place, You shall preserve me from trouble." Psalm 32:8

"The Angel of the LORD (pre-incarnate Jesus Himself!!!!) encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them." Psalm 34:7

"Do not fret because of evildoers." Psalm 37:1

"Rest in the LORD." Psalm 37:4

"Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust." Psalm 40:4

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is." Jeremiah 17:7

"Stand still and see the salvation of the LORD... the LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace." Exodus 14:13+14

"Blessed be the LORD because He has heard the voice of my supplications! The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him." Psalm 28:6+7

"Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God, I will praise His Word, In God, I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?" Psalm 56:3+4

and these Scriptures strengthened me. Hope you're blessed and encouraged too.