O Lord,
you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
You see me when I travel
and when I rest at home.
You know everything I do.
You know what I am going to say
even before I say it,
Lord.
You go before me and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Psalm 139:1-5
Search me,
O God,
and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
Psalm 139:23-24
…may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
give you love with faithfulness.
May God’s grace be eternally upon
all who love our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 65:23-24
Pray in the Spirit at all times
and on every occasion.
Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers
for all believers everywhere.
Ephesians 6:18
…put on every piece of God’s armor
so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil.
…the belt of truth
…the body armor of God’s righteousness.
…the peace that comes from the Good News
…the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.
…salvation as your helmet,
and take the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God.
Ephesians 6:13-17
A final word:
Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Put on all of God’s armor
so that you will be able to stand firm
against all strategies of the devil.
For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies,
but against evil rulers
and authorities of the unseen world,
against mighty powers in this dark world,
and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
Ephesians 6:10-12
…for I know the one in whom I trust,
and I am sure that he is able
to guard what I have entrusted to him
until the day of his return.
2 Timothy 1:12
Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly
that in the last times some will turn away
from the true faith;
they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings
that come from demons.
…our hope is in the living God,
who is the Savior of all people
and particularly of all believers.
1 Timothy 4:1, 10
Even though the fig trees have no blossoms,
and there are no grapes on the vines;
even though the olive crop fails,
and the fields lie empty and barren;
even though the flocks die in the fields,
and the cattle barns are empty,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord!
I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!
Habakkuk 3:17-18
I see God moving…
His brilliant splendor fills the heavens,
and the earth is filled with his praise.
His coming is as brilliant as the sunrise.
Rays of light flash from his hands,
where his awesome power is hidden.
Habakkuk 3:3-4
