As you stand on the ridge and gaze out upon 2021, how do you feel? For those of us who know Jesus, our path forward into this New Year holds hope, promise, and joy. His Word marks every step and His Presence walks alongside. Wow! That makes me smile.
1. My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. Exodus 33:14
2. I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. Jeremiah 31:3
3. The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27
4. For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
5. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:37, 38
6. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
7. Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Hebrews 13:5
8. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10
9. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
10. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10
11. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5
12. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
13. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6
14. You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3
15. Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. Isaiah 65:24
16. Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3
17. The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. Psalm 23:1
18. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
19. Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Psalm 90:14
20. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
21. We went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance. Psalm 66:12
22. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
23. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7
24. I have told you these things, so that in me, you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33
25. But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ's triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. 2 Corinthians 2:14
26. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. John 16:13
27. Your statues are wonderful … The unfolding of your words gives light … Psalm 119: 129-130
28. The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10
29. Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3
30. Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 13: 20-21
31. To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy--to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen. Jude 1:24-25
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From this collection of verses, which one brings a smile to your face? Do you have additional Scripture to contribute for 2021?
