The Lord Stood By Me

2 Timothy 4:17

[17] But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.

Acts 27:23

[23] For this very night there stood before me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship,

Matthew 10:19-20

[19] When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour. [20] For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Lamentations 3:22-23

    [22] The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;

        his mercies never come to an end; 

    [23] they are new every morning;

        great is your faithfulness.

How precious are these words. 

The Lord stands with you in every hour of need. 

His mercy is new every morning.

When you are very ill and your husband says he wants an active social life so he tells you to leave.

When your routine doctor visit reveals cancer.

When your child is cruelly taken from you. 

When your loved one suddenly dies.

When you lose your job.

Lord, we pray for Your presence to be know by those who suffer. 

We pray repentance for those who inflict evil on others.

We pray forgiveness for those who hurt others. 

We know You say "vengeance is mine".

Keep us from bitterness as we trust You.

Amen