By Nancy Virden (c)2024

God’s promises often come with conditions.

Psalm 91 (NLT) Promise: REST in the shadow of the Almighty. Condition: Those who live in the shelter of the Most High (Jesus is the shelter). ^“This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;  he is my God, and I trust him… Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday…”

Psalm 32 (NLT) Promise: JOY, FORGIVENESS, FREEDOM FROM GUILT Condition: Those who live in complete honesty; those who confess sin and pray, those who obey God. “Therefore, let all the godly pray to you while there is still time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment…  Many sorrows come to the wicked,  but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord. So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him!  Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!”

Psalm 33  (NLT) Promise: WATCHED OVER BY GOD, HOPE Condition: Those who fear him and rely on his unfailing love. “The best-equipped army cannot save a king, nor is great strength enough to save a warrior. Don’t count on your warhorse to give you victory— for all its strength, it cannot save you.  But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love… We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice,  for we trust in his holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone.”

2 Peter 3  (NIV) Promise: NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH AFTER THIS ONE IS DESTROYED; WORLD FILLED WITH GOD’S GOODNESS Condition:  Those who believe on Jesus and are on guard, not carried away by lies and meaningless musings of people who reject God. “On that day, he will set the heavens on fire, and the elements will melt away in the flames.  But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness… And remember, our Lord’s patience gives people time to be saved. “

I’ve said many times in different ways that Jesus promised we will have trouble. Followers of Jesus are not alone in their troubles. He said, “I am with you always, even to the end of the world.”*

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Today’s Helpful Word

Psalm 33:4

For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.

If you are feeling suicidal, or concerned about someone who is, in the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, or for a list of international suicide hotlines, go here.

If you are suicidal with a plan, immediately call 911 in the U.S. or go to your nearest emergency room. In the EU call 112. (For other international emergency numbers, go here ). Hope and help are yours!

Always the Fight Ministries (ATFM) has been displaying compassion for those fighting mental illness, addiction, or abuse since 2012. Nancy is the founder and voice of ATFM and openly shares her emotional resurrection from despair. NOTE: Nancy is not a doctor or a mental health professional, and speaks only from personal experience and observations. In no way is this website intended to substitute for professional mental or behavioral health care.

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