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FRET BUSTERS

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Introduction

There are many reasons why we can become worried or anxious as we live in this world. But there is a greater reason not to! As you read the following pages, it’s my prayer that your faith in God will be strengthened and your love for Him will be deepened.

May His strength be your strength, may His joy be your joy, may His peace be your peace, and may His hope be your hope.

“Love never fails” (1 Corinthians 13:8).

Roy Lessin

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“I Am God!”

Lord, You are who You say You are. You do what You say You do. There is no other like You! You are the highest, the greatest, the best. You have no weakness, no lack, and no equal. You are my God. You are my heavenly Father.

I find comfort in Your nearness, security in Your voice, courage in Your strength, hope in Your promises.

You are enough—more than enough! You are with me always. You are my refuge. I am safe in Your care.

Come to Me,

Separate yourself unto Me,

Know Me,

Trust Me…

I am your God.

I dwell with you.

Walk with you.

Welcome you.

You are my child.

I am your Father.

(BASED ON 2 CORINTHIANS 6:16-18)

[The LORD said,]

“I am

Almighty

God.”

(Genesis 17:1)

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Take His hand, even though it means letting go of what you’re holding on to.

Please His heart, even though it may not please others.

Wait for His time, even though your desire is to get it done now.

Obey His Word, even though you hear something different that is popular.

Follow His path, even though you see a valley ahead.

Trust His wisdom, even though you want to do it differently.

Give Him praise, even though you’re going through something unpleasant.

Be at rest, even though you have every human reason to worry or fear.

Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; and do not let me be ashamed of my hope. Hold me up, and I shall be safe, and I shall observe Your statutes continually (Psalm 119:116-117).

Throughout the Scriptures God proclaims and demonstrates who He is and what He can do. God is all in all! He has no lack, no faults, no weaknesses, no limitations, and no failures. The plan of our salvation is His plan. The work of our salvation is His work. The gift of our salvation is His gift. Every grace comes from Him. All that we have we have freely received from His generous hand.

How should we respond to His greatness and abounding generosity? Our responses are to be with Him, learn about Him, love Him, and trust Him with all our hearts.

If we obey God without fully trusting Him and knowing His heart, we will struggle in our obedience. A nineteenth-century writer got it right when she wrote, “Perfect obedience would be perfect happiness, if only we had full confidence in the authority we were obeying.” We can fully put our trust in what God has said and promised, who He is, what He has done, what He is doing, and what He will do. He will not fail us because there is no failure in Him.

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There will never be a time when you will find God’s power inadequate, His love indifferent, or His grace insufficient.

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let those who hear this say, “Come!” Let those who are thirsty come! Let those who want the water of life take it as a gift (Revelation 22:17 GW).

God gives to you freely out of the riches of His grace, the bounty of His goodness, the kindness of His favor, the depths of His love, the tender ministry of His Spirit, and the blessings that abound to you in His Son, Jesus Christ—all of which have no limitations and can never be depleted. By faith receive from Him today for He is the endless supply!

Needy?

Come and ask.

Seeking?

Come and find.

Thirsty?

Come and drink.

Hungry?

Come and dine.

Hurt?

Come and heal.

Weary?

Come and rest.

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