words of hope

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You Say… “It is impossible”

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God Says… “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” …Matthew 19:26” “if you can?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” …Mark 9:23 “He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” …Matthew 17:20

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You Say… “I am tired”

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God Says… “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” …Isaiah 40:29-31

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You Say… “Nobody really loves me”

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God Says… “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” …John 3:16 “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” …Psalm 139:13

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You Say… “I just can’t go on…”

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God Says… “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am Strong.” …2 Corinthians 12:9 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.” …Psalm 91:14

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You Say… “I can’t seem to figure things out…”

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God Says… “Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and He will make your paths straight.” …Proverbs 3:5-6 “you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. The Lord your God is testing you to find out whether you love Him with all your heart and soul. It is the Lord your God you must follow, and Him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey Him; serve him and hold fast to Him.” …Deuteronomy 3:13 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” …Philippian 4:6

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You Say… “I can’t do it”

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God Says… “I can do everything through him who gives me strength” …Philippians 4:13 “But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” …Psalm 59:16 “It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.” ...Psalm 18:32 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” …Psalm 73:26

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You Say… “I can’t forgive myself or others”

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God Says… “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” …Matthew 6:14 “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?"  Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” …Matthew 18:21 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.” … John 1:9

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You Say… “I am afraid”

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God Says… “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” …2 Timothy 1:7 “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” …1 John 4:18 “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.“ So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?“ …Hebrews 13:5

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You Say… “I feel alone”

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God Says… “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.“ …Deuteronomy 31:8 “No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” …Joshua 1:5 “lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” …Matthew 28:20

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“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” …Matthew 10:16 I hope you enjoyed this presentation. Please feel free to share it with others. Created by Lisa. lisandavidl@verizon.net