If you are a child of God that feels discouraged and afraid today, please know that you are surrounded by so much love.

Before the beginning of time, God held us in His heart. He protects us from the arrows that fly by night. The waters will not overtake us and we will not be burned in the fire. He takes care of the sparrow, He will take care of us.

I hope this turns your discouragement into encouragement as you rest in Him.

Romans 8:29 – For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.

Isaiah 43:2 – When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Luke 10:19 – Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

1 John 4:18 – Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced His perfect love.