““Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.”
Matthew 7:24-25 NIV
“For God alone my soul waits in silence and quietly submits to Him, For my hope is from Him.”
Psalms 62:5 AMP
“Therefore the LORD waits [expectantly] and longs to be gracious to you, And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. For the LORD is a God of justice; Blessed (happy, fortunate) are all those who long for Him [since He will never fail them].”
Isaiah 30:18 AMP
“When we are caught in fierce storms of life, ‘an inescapable shadow of darkness overwhelms our souls’, all we need is His light to shine the way out.
Surrender. Believe. Trust.
He hears our cries for joy.
He hears our cries for help.
He hears our cries for hope.
He hears our cries for mercy.
He hears our cries for repentance.
He hears our cries for forgiveness.
He hears our cries for compassion.
His Grace is sufficient in our pain.
His Grace is sufficient in our fears.
His Grace is sufficient in our anger.
His Grace is sufficient in our despair.
His Grace is sufficient in our distress.
His Grace sufficient in our weakness.
His Grace is sufficient…”
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“For this is contained in Scripture:
“BEHOLD, I AM LAYING IN Z ION A CHOSEN STONE, A PRECIOUS (honored) C ORNERSTONE, A ND HE WHO BELIEVES IN H IM [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] WILL NEVER BE DISAPPOINTED [in his expectations].”
1 Peter 2:6 AMP
“We know that all things work together[a] for the good[b] of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 CSB
“In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].”
Proverbs 3:6 AMP
“You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and mind and with all your soul and with all your strength [your entire being].”
Deuteronomy 6:5 AMP
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Every time I read my Bible, I pray for the Holy Spirit to guide me thru the journaling experience including highlighting, meditating and journaling the selected Scriptures.
“Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Your law.” Psalm 119:18 NASB
I pray over the following Scriptures when journaling and highlighting:
But He said, ‘On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the Word of God and observe it.” Luke 11:28 NASB
“Lord, what are the practical ways I can step out in obedience?”
As I read His Word, I truly delight on all of His precepts and promises. When His Holy Spirit convicts me of His commands, then I highlight the verses in BLUE.
“But a man must examine himself, and in so doing he is to eat of the bread and drink of the cup.” 1 Corinthians 11:28 NASB
“Lord, show me any unconfessed sin(s) in my life.”
When the Holy Spirit convicts me of any sin(s), then I highlight the verse in BROWN.
I also acknowledge sinful nature in the Bible.
“For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Matthew 6:14 NASB
“Lord, help me forgive myself and/or others today.”
When the Holy Spirit convicts me, then I highlight the verse in PURPLE.
“O Taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” Psalm 34:8 NASB.
“Lord, show me your everyday miracles. Open my eyes, heart and help me count my blessings. I want to maintain a heart filled with gratitude and thanksgiving.”
When the Holy Spirit convicts me of His character, then I highlight the verse in RED for His never-ending compassion, unfailing love, and morning mercies.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 NASB.
“Lord, I am surrendering my life to You, and praying over selected Scriptures.”
When the Holy Spirit convicts me, I highlight the verse in GREEN.
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Journaling a Bible verse or two! 