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And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. 

Matthew 28:20b NLT

I used to have a magnet that read, "God said it. I believe it. That settles it." I used to love reading that magnet - it sounded great until I realized my arrogance in it. 

The Truth is this -  if God said it, THAT settles it. It is not incumbent on whether or not I have enough faith to believe. This gives me great hope.

Hebrews 4:12 NLT tells us, For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. His Word. 

His Word to me today is - And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. I HAVE THIS HOPE... And He is kind and loving enough to provide the accompanying anthem to go with it. A song by the same title, recorded by a group called Tenth Avenue North.

Here are the link and the lyrics:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBg9jHQtE44

As I walk this great unknown

Questions come and questions go
Was there purpose for the pain?
Did I cry these tears in vain?

I don't want to live in fear
I want to trust that You are near
Trust Your grace can be seen
In both triumph and tragedy

I have this hope
In the depth of my soul
In the flood or the fire
You're with me and You won't let go

But sometimes my faith feels thin
Like the night will never end
Will You catch every tear
Or will You just leave me here?

But I have this hope
In the depth of my soul
In the flood or the fire
You're with me and You won't let go

So, whatever happens I will not be afraid
Cause You are closer than this breath that I take
You calm the storm when You call my name

I still believe that one day I'll see Your face

I have this hope
In the depth of my soul
In the flood or the fire
You're with me... 

I have this hope
In the depth of my soul
In the flood or the fire
You're with me and You won't let go

In the flood or the fire
You're with me and You won't let go

In the flood or the fire
You're with me and You won't let go

Prayer:

Father,

           I have this hope in the depth of my soul - In the flood or the fire, You're with me and You won't let go. Thank You, Father. All praise, honor and glory to You, O God! In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen