Love That Lasts

January 27, 2018January 27, 2018 / Susie Stewart / Leave a comment

Has there been love in your life

that didn’t last?

It would seem that covenant

secured your love

but it wasted away

and crumbled to apathy and regret?

And it made you wonder

whether there was such a thing

as forever love?

Your heart grew cold

to love

And why wouldn’t God

be just like all the rest?

BUT HE ISN’T

He is the only one

who keeps His covenants

and can be trusted

with your heart

Jesus,

Groom,

fills empty hearts

with relationship

with Himself

He holds tender hearts

with care

and mends the deep places

that ache

But in order to KNOW

this love

you must take His hand

and walk forward in love

promised

and surrendered

to Love that lasts

Love that is not

like the rest

– Susie Stewart

For your Creator will be your husband; the Lord of Heaven’s Armies is His name! He is your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, the God of all the earth.

– Isaiah 54:5 (NLT)

Let all that I am praise the Lord;
    with my whole heart, I will praise His holy name.
Let all that I am praise the Lord;
    may I never forget the good things He does for me.
He forgives all my sins
    and heals all my diseases.
He redeems me from death
    and crowns me with love and tender mercies.
He fills my life with good things.
    My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!

The Lord gives righteousness
and justice to all who are treated unfairly.

He revealed His character to Moses
    and his deeds to the people of Israel.
The Lord is compassionate and merciful,
    slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
He will not constantly accuse us,
    nor remain angry forever.
He does not punish us for all our sins;
He does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.
For His unfailing love toward those who fear Him
    is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.
He has removed our sins as far from us
    as the east is from the west.
The Lord is like a father to His children,
    tender and compassionate to those who fear Him.
For He knows how weak we are;
He remembers we are only dust.
Our days on earth are like grass;
    like wildflowers, we bloom and die.
The wind blows, and we are gone—
    as though we had never been here.
But the love of the Lord remains forever
    with those who fear Him.
His salvation extends to the children’s children
  of those who are faithful to his covenant,
    of those who obey His commandments!

The Lord has made the heavens His throne;
from there He rules over everything.

Praise the Lord, you angels,
    you mighty ones who carry out His plans,
    listening for each of His commands.
Yes, praise the Lord, you armies of angels
    who serve Him and do His will!
Praise the Lord, everything He has created,
    everything in all His kingdom.

Let all that I am praise the Lord.

– Psalm 103 (NLT)

…He will say to them, “I have loved you with an everlasting love. That is why I have continued to be faithful to you.”

– Jeremiah 31:3 (NET)

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Condemn Me Not (with Video by Susie)

January 25, 2018January 25, 2018 / Susie Stewart / 6 Comments

Condemnation

heavy

burden

pain

ache

weight

It is what you used to be under

but because of the weight of the cross

and the pain He endured

you no longer have to be

Condemned

And if you feel as if you are,

even though Jesus saved you

resist it!

Open your eyes to freedom

from condemnation

The enemy is a tyrant

and he will heartlessly

try to convince you

that your actions will earn you

a sneer from God

and a turning of His back,

leaving you alone

BUT

remember Truth!

Truth tells us

the love of the Lord for YOU is eternal

and there is absolutely no condemnation

for those who are in Christ Jesus

So don’t tolerate the weight of it

any longer

Confess

and turn

For every rule God put before you

is there for your good

not to harm

or stifle you

Walk in the absolutely

no strings attached

lavish grace

of the One who chose

to set you free of condemnation

– Susie Stewart

…there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.

– Romans 8:1,2 (NIV)

With the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah, that fateful dilemma is resolved. Those who enter into Christ’s being-here-for-us no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud. A new power is in operation. The Spirit of life in Christ, like a strong wind, has magnificently cleared the air, freeing you from a fated lifetime of brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death.

– Romans 8:1,2 (MSG)

Because the Sovereign Lord helps me,
    I will not be disgraced.
Therefore have I set my face like flint,
    and I know I will not be put to shame.
He who vindicates me is near.
    Who then will bring charges against me?
    Let us face each other!
Who is my accuser?
    Let him confront me!
It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me.
    Who will condemn me?
They will all wear out like a garment;
    the moths will eat them up.

– Isaiah 50:7-9 (NIV)

The Lord will rescue His servants;
no one who takes refuge in Him will be condemned.

– Psalm 34:22 (NIV)

So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

– James 4:7 (NLT)

This is how we know we’re living steadily and deeply in Him, and He in us: He’s given us life from His life, from His very own Spirit. Also, we’ve seen for ourselves and continue to state openly that the Father sent His Son as Savior of the world. Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God’s Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God. We know it so well, we’ve embraced it heart and soul, this love that comes from God.

God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us, so that we’re free of worry on Judgment Day—our standing in the world is identical with Christ’s. There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully formed in love.

– 1 John 4:15-18 (MSG)

Photo by Susie Stewart

Word Seeds

January 7, 2018January 7, 2018 / Susie Stewart / 3 Comments

The Word of God

is full of seeds

to be planted

And they are initially meant

to bring salvation

to the hearer

And from there,

to cause growth

and maturity

and fruit

But often times…

When The Word is brought to someone,

salvation is presented to them

but the enemy,

the devil,

snatches it away

and the person hears,

but they are not saved

And then sometimes

someone receives the Words with joy

but no roots grow

and the saved person

is dragged away by temptation

Then other times

the seed of the Word is heard

and the person is saved

but the worries

the riches

the pleasures

of this life

choke out the Word

and maturity is wanting

These three are ~

The Word along the path

The Word on rocky ground

and

The Word among the thorns

BUT

when the seed of the Word

falls on good soil

the soil of a noble and good heart

the hearer truly listens to the words,

retains the words,

and produces a crop,

rich with fruit

The Word

Heard

Planted

Growing

Multiplying

God’s Word is alive and active

and should be treated so

let it be planted

let it grow

– Susie Stewart

There’s nothing like the written Word of God for showing you the way to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way. Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us.

– 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (MSG)

Let the words from the book of the law be always on your lips. Meditate on them day and night so that you may be careful to live by all that is written in it. If you do, as you make your way through this world, you will prosper and always find success.

– Joshua 1:8 (VOICE)

But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

– Matthew 4:4 (NLT)

I have hidden Your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against You.

– Psalm 119:11 (NLT)

In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.

– John 1:1 (AMP)

Instead you thrill to God’s Word, you chew on Scripture day and night. You’re a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, Never dropping a leaf, always in blossom.

– Psalm 1:2,3 (MSG)

For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.

– Hebrews 4:12 (AMP)

I’m Getting Old…Awesome!

January 4, 2018 / Susie Stewart / 4 Comments

I’m not one

to speak much

about getting old

to recite the aches

and pains,

tiredness and slowing

And I guess I got that

from my parents

who still act youthful

never really talking about getting old

and how things don’t work

like they used to

It’s refreshing

and it’s good to be around

elders like that

For getting older

may be tough physically

but what beauty awaits the young!

God tells us

that the longer we walk with Him,

the more rooted we become

The more we take in Him

and His Words,

the more we flourish and grow

What a profound truth!

As we get weaker,

as we bow lower,

we can be stronger

than ever before

Strengthened inwardly

standing taller

grounding deeper

in Truth

Bearing more

and more

fruit

the longer we live

And not focusing

on what is feeble

but on what is strong

and that is

our character

our hope

our perseverance

our relationship with Jesus

who walks with us

And the older we get

the wiser we get

and the closer we get

to eternity’s home

Our graduation

to bliss

and God-awareness

and pure light

Forever

So the temporary aches

and temporary slowing

is just that

temporary

But what is growing

and flourishing

inside

is Forever

Don’t listen to the world

about aging,

Listen to God

– Susie Stewart

But the godly will flourish like palm trees
    and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon.
For they are transplanted to the Lord’s own house.
    They flourish in the courts of our God.
Even in old age they will still produce fruit;
    they will remain vital and green.
They will declare, “The Lord is just!
    He is my rock!
    There is no evil in Him!”

Psalm 92:12-15 (NLT)

That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.

– 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NLT)

The glory of young men is their [physical] strength, And the honor of aged men is their gray head [representing wisdom and experience].

– Proverbs 20:29 (AMP)

The silver-haired head is a crown of splendor and glory; It is found in the way of righteousness.

– Proverbs 16:31 (AMP)

Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old.

– Job 12:12 (NLT)

Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made. Our times are in His hand who saith, ‘A whole I planned, youth shows but half; Trust God: See all, nor be afraid!

– Robert Browning

Photos by Susie & Arik Stewart

Grown Children

December 29, 2017December 30, 2017 / Susie Stewart / 3 Comments

I sit across from her

at the coffee shop

and I see a woman

but also a child

And my heart is torn,

for I want to gather her into my arms

and I want her to run away

full speed into life

And maybe you can relate

to my ponderings…

full of my three loves,

my children

For when they become adults

we want them healthy and unattached

But we can’t forget…

painful birth

infant soft

adoption waiting

final decree

first words

wobbly walking

I love yous

living room forts

training wheels

pumpkin carving

zoo trips

TV cuddles

hand-holding

Daddy’s home glee

star gazing

chaotic road trips

sweet kisses

first haircuts

messy picnics

nighttime prayers

voices small and sweet

baking cookies

sandbox buckets

swingset giggles….

and they are treasures

for the heart

I reflect for awhile

but I do not dwell too long

for NOW is my place

and the relationship is precious

at this stage as well

My eyes and my heart

gaze at the beauty before me

in that coffee shop

A place in time

to treasure with my heart

and bring out later

as I reflect on my gifts

my treasures

– Susie Stewart

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For you are a holy people, who belong to the Lord your God. Of all the people on earth, the Lord your God has chosen you to be His own special treasure.

– Deuteronomy 7:6 (NLT)

I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name.

– Isaiah 45:3 (NIV)

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.When they had seen Him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child,and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

– Luke 2:16-19 (NIV)

Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured all these things in her heart.And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

– Luke 2:50-52 (NIV)

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.

– James 1:17 (NLT)

Children are a gift from the Lord;
they are a reward from Him.
Children born to a young man
are like arrows in a warrior’s hands.
How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them!

– Pslam 127:3-5 (NLT)

Photos by Susie Stewart

Dwell

December 27, 2017 / Susie Stewart / Leave a comment

Where do you dwell?

Not

where do you live?

But

where do you dwell?

Your mind

your spirit

your being

where does it dwell?

The importance of this

awakened me this morning

and I chose

where I would dwell today

You see,

our thoughts

can so easily be taken captive

by negativity

by being offended

by judgment

by hopelessness

by anger

by bitterness

by sin

Instead,

let US take our thoughts

captive

and make them obedient to Christ

Let us shift the focus

to goodness

to beauty

to gratefulness

to healing

to peace

to surrender

to hope

to the power

in His Name

that is ours!

Dwell in His courts

live in His goodness

Always keep coming back

to your Royal dwelling place

– Susie Stewart

Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].

– Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

Let us go to His dwelling place,
let us worship at His footstool

– Psalm 132:7 (NIV)

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.

– Revelation 21:3 (NIV)

One thing I ask from the Lord,
    this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
    all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
    and to seek Him in His temple.

– Psalm 27:4 (NIV)

You keep him in perfect peace
whose mind is stayed on you,
because he trusts in you.

– Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)

Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in Him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any minute!

Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.

Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into His most excellent harmonies.

– Philippians 4:4-9 (MSG)

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

– 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NIV)

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.

– 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)

Christmas Week – The Cast: A Shepherd

December 21, 2017 / Susie Stewart / Leave a comment

Why would the starry heavens open

to reveal glory

to someone

such as me?

I tell you,

I know not why

But that is what happened

one unforgettable night

just outside of Bethlehem

It was a beautiful, clear night

as we watched our flocks closely

We live out in the wilderness

away from the town and the people

It was just us

and it was just the sheep

But God

noticed

Believe me when I tell you,

He sent angels

lit with His glory and light!

They were as prisms

radiating pure white color

We were overwhelmed

and terrified

and humbled

and awestruck

One of them spoke,

“Do not be afraid!”

This angel of the Lord

spoke to us!

He was bringing us great news

and he said it would bring great joy

for ALL PEOPLE!

Humble shepherds

told this important news

for all the world…

it was more than we could take in

But then I thought…

about how the Scriptures said

that the Lord is the good Shepherd

…The LORD

is the good Shepherd….

and I thought that just maybe

He truly cared about lowly shepherds

and small sheep….

The angel then revealed news

that we could hardly believe

He told us that in David’s home town

of Bethlehem

the Messiah had actually been born!

The Lord!

And he told us how to find Him

Imagine,

the Messiah Lord

being born…

and he was wrapped in swaddling,

just as a baby should be

or a person ready for burial…

But just as we wanted to jump up

and find this small King…

the entire sky lit up

with the glory of many angels!!

So many

we couldn’t count!

We shielded our eyes

but we couldn’t look away

The most beautiful sight

we had ever seen!

They were praising God,

of course they were!

And we bowed low

as we struggled to take it all in

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,

and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.”

The most inspiring, true words

I had ever heard

When they left we took a breath,

stunned to our very core

and we got up and ran into David’s town

to see what the Lord had told us

There we found Him,

the infant King just born

and the God of promise

solidified His oath

to bring us the One to save us,

the people of frail earth

And we had to tell all,

for everyone needed to know

about love Divine

Messiah small

Hope for all the world

– Susie Stewart

That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep.Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified,but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!And you will recognize Him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”

Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in highest heaven,
and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”

When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger.After seeing Him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished,but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.

– Luke 2:8-20 (NLT)

The Lord is my shepherd;
    I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
He leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
    bringing honor to His name.
Even when I walk
    through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
    for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
    protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
    in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
    My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
    all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
    forever.

– Psalm 23:1-6 (NLT)

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

– John 20:11 (NIV)

I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me,

– John 10:14 (NLT)

Joy In The Middle Of It

December 6, 2017December 7, 2017 / Susie Stewart / 2 Comments

There is joy
in Your presence, God

but not always
with people…

And I don’t want
my joy stolen

by difficult people
I come into contact with

when Divine joy
is mine for the taking

So I choose this day
to find joy in YOUR presence

while in the presence
of unpleasantness
hostility
rudeness
unkindness
hatred
obnoxiousness…

And I choose to set my focus
on the beauty
and the joy
and the gift

of Your presence,

my always-there
and undeniably loving
God

Thank You
for never leaving me

to fend for myself

And by the way,
God

please help me not be the one
whose presence steals another’s joy

-Susie Stewart

You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with You forever.

-Psalm 16:11 (NLT)

You direct me on the path that leads to a beautiful life.
As I walk with You, the pleasures are never-ending,
and I know true joy and contentment.
– Psalm 16:11 (NOICE)

The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
– Exodus 33:14 (NIV)

O Lord, you have examined my heart
    and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
    You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
You see me when I travel
    and when I rest at home.
    You know everything I do.
You know what I am going to say
    even before I say it, Lord.
You go before me and follow me.
    You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
    too great for me to understand!
I can never escape from Your Spirit!
    I can never get away from Your presence!
If I go up to heaven, you are there;
    if I go down to the grave, You are there.
If I ride the wings of the morning,
    if I dwell by the farthest oceans,
even there Your hand will guide me,
    and your strength will support me.
I could ask the darkness to hide me
    and the light around me to become night—
     but even in darkness I cannot hide from You.
To You the night shines as bright as day.
    Darkness and light are the same to You.
You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body
    and knit me together in my mother’s womb.
Thank You for making me so wonderfully complex!
    Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.
You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion,
    as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.
You saw me before I was born.
    Every day of my life was recorded in Your book.
Every moment was laid out
    before a single day had passed.
How precious are Your thoughts about me, O God.
    They cannot be numbered!
I can’t even count them;
    they outnumber the grains of sand!
And when I wake up,
    you are still with me!
– Psalm 139:7 (NLT)

Photo by Susie Stewart

That Name

November 23, 2017 / Susie Stewart / 2 Comments

Love has a Name

My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and experiences a relationship with God. The person who refuses to love doesn’t know the first thing about God, because God is love—so you can’t know Him if you don’t love. This is how God showed His love for us: God sent His only Son into the world so we might live through Him. This is the kind of love we are talking about—not that we once upon a time loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as a sacrifice to clear away our sins and the damage they’ve done to our relationship with God. ~ 1 John 4:8-10 (MSG)

It’s Jesus

Hope has a Name

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. ~ Romans 15:13 (NLT)

It’s Jesus

Joy has a Name

You direct me on the path that leads to a beautiful life.
As I walk with You, the pleasures are never-ending,
and I know true joy and contentment. ~ Psalm 16:11 (VOICE)

It’s Jesus

Peace has a Name

And now, dear friends, may the Lord of peace Himself grace you with peace always and in everything. May the Lord be present with all of you. ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (VOICE)

It’s Jesus

Faithfulness has a Name

If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for He cannot deny who He is. ~ 2 Timothy 2:13 (NLT)

It’s Jesus

And at that Name,

above all names,

every knee will bow

So you should know this Name

or never truly know

love

hope

joy

peace

or faithfulness

~ Susie Stewart

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

– Galatians 5:22,23 (NLT)

So when His name is called, every knee will bow, in heaven, on earth, and below.

– Philippians 2:10 (VOICE)

High Hopes

November 9, 2017 / Susie Stewart / 3 Comments

Having hope is good

Having hope in the Lord

is best

And we NEED

His hope

We need Him

Those who hope in Jesus

are renewed over and over

in their situation

Focus is re-established

when it starts to wane

And sights are set on things above

on sovereign God

not on earthly circumstances

For His strength,

mighty and unwavering,

is yours

And not only that

but You will soar high with Him

From the sky you are given a bird’s eye perspective,

an overall look

at each small slice

and circumstance

of life here

knowing this season

is woven with care

in the tapestry,

the landscape,

of your existence

Your hope

does not walk tired

And you may run

but it is not away from God

You run toward Him!

The Author and the Finisher

of your faith

The One who establishes

and solidifies

your hope

– Susie Stewart

Do you not know?
    Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
    the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
    and His understanding no one can fathom.
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 40:28-31 (NIV)

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

– Hebrews 12;2 (KJV)

Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.

-Psalm 25:5 (NIV)