I Could Be Happy if Only I Had …
Lysa TerKeurst
“The law of the Lᴏʀᴅ is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lᴏʀᴅ is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lᴏʀᴅ are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lᴏʀᴅ...
“But they, our ancestors, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and they did not obey your commands.” Nehemiah 9:16 (NIV)
“We demolish arguments and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4b-5 (CSB)
“For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.” 1 Corinthians 15:52b (NIV)
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Romans 12:18 (ESV)
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 (ESV)
Lord, with every hope for my future and with every desire of my heart, I trust You. You have a perfect plan with flawless timing already mapped out. I don’t need to figure it out. I just need to stay close to You. Each day, You will show me what steps to take, guiding me toward Your best. As long as I obediently pursue You, I’m right on track. Forgive me for doubting You, running ahead of You, or sometimes lagging behind You. In You, I am fully known and fully loved. You know what I need when I need it. You already stand in my future and see the very best route for me. The path of provision and protection is perfectly designed by my God, in whom I trust. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” Psalm 42:11 (ESV)
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NASB1995)
“I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” Psalm 77:11-12 (NIV)
“For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” Ephesians 1:15-16 (NIV)
“The law of the Lᴏʀᴅ is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lᴏʀᴅ is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lᴏʀᴅ are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lᴏʀᴅ...
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 (NIV)
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the...
“‘because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.’ Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not...