Encouragement

I am so thankful for a God that has given us a handbook and not only does it tell us the things we should stay away from it gives us "encouragement".  HOPE!!!  I can't say it enough!  I am so thankful!!!!

I have to admit I am weak.  When I read about Job in the Bible I think "wow, what a strong man!"  I will then think, "could I be that strong?"  I seem to see myself being Job's wife.  But I would never curse God and die.  Or in the way that I believe the text means.  I might be off.  But I do get weak and allow worry and fear in.  God says He has not given us the spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind!  I am "encouraged."  See even when I get weak God had a verse to remind me of His POWER!!  I may be weak but He has the POWER over all and if I put my Faith in Him and trust Him, I can make it through the valley!

Here are a few verses I am holding to today:

“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved” (Psalm 55:22).

 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works"
2 Timothy 3:16-17