Encouraged.

Hey Everyone! 

I am past the the denial stage of the "I don't ever blog" situation

& because of that I want you to enjoy this one because it doesn't happen very often!

So the past couple weeks i've been going through the typical "winter blues" rough patch,

& just because it's typical does not mean it's fun, like at all.

The past couple nights though I have been looking through my bible to find some good verses,

but I mean I don't even have to look because well they are all good ;) 

lolz anyways I found some really good ones

 & I also have some that have always loved but I wanted to share all of them.

 I mean just because winter can be hard & sucky doesn't mean God isn't always good!
 so here they are, a couple of them are pretty long but I hope you are encouraged 

& I believe we can both make it through this winter together. :)

"I sought the Lord, 

& he answered me 

& delivered me from all my fears"

- Psalm 34:4

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

 & do not lean on your own

 understanding. 

In all your ways acknowledge him, 

& he will make straight your paths."

- Proverbs 3:5-6

"I have set the Lord always before me; 

because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

Therefore my heart is glad, & my whole being rejoices;

my flesh also dwells secure.

For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,

or let your holy one see corruption.

You make known to me the path of life,

in your presence there is fullness of joy;

at your right hand are pleasure 

forevermore."

- Psalm 16:8-11

"When the righteous cry for help, 

the Lord hears & delivers them out of all their troubles.

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted 

& saves the crushed in spirit.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous,

 but the Lord delivers him of them all."

- Psalm 34:17-19

"Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!

Serve the lord with gladness! 

Come into his presence with singing!

Know that the Lord, he is God! 

It is he who made us & we are his,

we are his people, & the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, & his courts with praise!

Give thanks to him; bless his name!

For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever,

& his faithfulness to all generations."

- Pslam 100.

"Fear not, for I am with you; 

be not dismayed, for I am your God;

I will strengthen you, I will help you,

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

- Isaiah 41:16

"Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow,

 for tomorrow will be anxious for itself, 

Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

- Matthew 6:34