The Quiet Strength of Slowing Down
Brenda Bradford Ottinger
“He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters …” (Psalm 23:2, NIV).
"Here is another story Jesus told: 'The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field.'" Matthew 13:24 (NLT)
"For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst." Matthew 18:20 (NAS)
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall." Psalm 55:22 (NIV)
"If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all." Mark 9:35 (NLT)
"…Throughout the generations to come you must make tassels for the hems of your clothing and attach them with a blue cord. When you see the tassels, you will remember and obey all the commands of the Lord..." Numbers 15: 38b & 39a (NLT)
". . . It is true! The Lord has risen . . ." Luke 24:34 (NIV)
"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God who richly provides us with everything ..." 1 Timothy 6:17 (NIV)
"So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:11 (NIV)
"For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)
“He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters …” (Psalm 23:2, NIV).
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before him. God is our refuge” (Psalm 62:8, CSB).
“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12, NIV).
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Psalm 56:3, NIV).