Daily Bible Verse:              Psalm 34:18

‘The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.’

- Life can often leave us feeling crushed and broken.
- These conditions do not remove God from us, they attract His presence.
- He is the One Who comes close during difficult times to heal and restore.
- Just when we want to write ourselves off, He comes to forgive and save us.

Prayer: Lord, how wonderful it is to know that even when I am facing challenges, Your hand is still there to lift me up. Today, You are close to me and You are ready to help, heal and restore my soul. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              Psalm 34:17

‘The LORD hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.’

- When a child of God calls out to Him, He hears their cry.
- At the very moment that you call out to Him, He responds to bring relief.
- There is no trouble that is so powerful that God cannot free us.
- Things may seem impossible and complicated, but they are not too hard for Him.

Prayer: Lord, as I call out to You today, I call with the knowledge and the confidence that You are with me and You hear me when I call. How awesome it is to know that nothing is too difficult for You and therefore You can rescue me from all my troubles. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              Matthew 11:29

‘Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.’

- The life that God has for you is so much more than what the world offers.
- He knows what you really need and He wants to give you His rest.
- Let us submit our lives to Him and learn from Him.
- As we follow Him and abide in Him, He will give rest for our souls.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for the offer and the gift of rest that You make available to me. I am so grateful to know that You know exactly what I need the most. As I follow and learn from You, may I experience the rest that only You can give. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              Matthew 11:28

‘Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’

- We live in a time when many people are tired and weary.
- Many people walk around with the weight of burdens on their shoulders.
- But the Lord invites us to bring all those things to Him.
- He wants us to know that He is with us and that He will bring rest into our lives.

Prayer: Lord, I respond to Your kind and gentle invitation to come to You. I realise that I need You in my life because I cannot do it alone. Lift the load, I pray, and give me Your rest. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              Psalm 16:8      NLT

‘I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me.’

- He is with you and therefore His presence surrounds you.
- Things may be shaking around you but you can stand secure.
- May you experience and enjoy His presence in your life daily.
- He is right beside you and He holds you and your situation in His hands.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your abiding presence in my life. May I be more aware of Your presence in my life than any trouble or issue I am facing. I will not be shaken and I will not be moved because You are right here with me. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              Genesis 31:7b

‘However, God has not allowed him to harm me.’

- God, in His power and wisdom, is in control of all things.
- His hand of protection and hope covers your life.
- He will not allow others’ plans for your destruction to succeed.
- He is your Shield of protection and your Hope for a bright future.

Prayer: Lord, thank You that You surround me like a shield. Your presence is with me and Your presence goes above and below me, behind and ahead of me and on either side of me; so I will not be afraid. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              Romans 8:39

‘Nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God.’

- God’s love for you is the one thing that you can be sure of.
- Things we are facing may seem overwhelming, but they are not.
- His love and compassion for you remains in place at all times.
- Right now, nothing can separate you from His love.

Prayer: Lord, today I realise that Your love for me is enduring and eternal. I choose to live in Your love and I recognise that nothing I may be facing changes Your everlasting love for me. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              Genesis 30:22             GNT

‘God remembered Rachel; He answered her prayer and made it possible for her to have children.’

- Our God is a wonderfully faithful Heavenly Father.
- He does not forget the longings and desires of our hearts.
- The things we are trusting Him for, are very important to Him.
- He will make a way and He will make it possible for a miracle to happen.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your great faithfulness to me. I will continue to trust You to turn things around and make impossible outcomes a living reality. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              James 5:16                  NLT

‘The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.’

- Prayer is a wonderful weapon we can use in the challenges of life.
- The fact that we can call on God and pray about things brings great relief.
- Our compassionate and merciful God is ready to hear and help us.
- Let prayer be your first recourse and not your last resort.

Prayer: Lord, thank You that I can turn to You in prayer and believe that You hear me when I call. I know that my prayers are powerful and I pray that I will see Your hand at work in my situation and circumstances. Amen.