Empowered by Scripture

1 Corinthians 15:19-20

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Mark 4: 39

And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Psalms 46:1-2

(To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Psalms 73:23 -24

Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.

24 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

Psalms 31:15

My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.

In the midst of it all, I do not be knowing what to do, who to turn to, or how. Consulting with God through prayer and scripture is how I get the correction and guidance necessary to carry on and cope with life. Right now, I wanted to draw near to God. It is easier said than done because of flesh. A good question from my devotionals today is what am I a slave to? What is it really, that is within myself, not others, that holds me back?

This is what I will meditate on today.