YOU say:
“It’s impossible.”
GOD says:
All things are possible.
“The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”
—Luke 18:27
“I’m too tired.”
GOD says:
I will give you rest.
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
—Matthew 11:28-30
“Nobody really loves me.”
GOD says:
I love you.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
—John 3:16
For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure.
—John 3:34
“I can’t go on.”
GOD says:
My grace is sufficient.
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
—2 Corinthians 12:9
He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble.
—Psalm 91:15
“I can’t figure things out.”
GOD says:
I will direct your steps.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
—Proverbs 3:5- 6
“I can’t do it.”
GOD says:
You can do all things.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
—Philippians 4:13
“I’m not able.”
GOD says:
I am able.
God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
—2 Corinthians 9:8
“It’s not worth it.”
GOD says:
It will be worth it.
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
—Roman 8:28
“I can’t forgive myself.”
GOD says:
I forgive you.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
—I John 1:9
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
—Romans 8:1
“I can’t manage.”
GOD says:
I will supply all your needs.
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
—Philippians 4:19
“I’m afraid.”
GOD says:
I have not given you a spirit of fear.
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
“I’m always worried and frustrated.”
GOD says:
Cast all your cares on ME.
Cast all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
—I Peter 5:7
“I’m not smart enough.”
GOD says:
I give you wisdom. But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.
—I Corinthians 1:30
“I feel all alone.”
GOD says:
I will never leave you or forsake you. Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
—Hebrews 13:5
Thank you. Good reminders!
Thank you.
Thanks, Albion Wilde
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