I am the one who answers your prayers
and cares for you (Hosea 14:8; NLT).
Lord,
You care for those who suffer:
Help us all to turn to you.
Lord,
You comfort those who suffer:
Help us all to trust in you.
Lord,
You strengthen those who suffer:
Help us all to cling to you.
Lord,
You carry those who suffer:
Help us all to rest in you.
My soul, find rest in God;
my hope comes from him
(Psalm 62:5; NIV).
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If you seek him, you will find him
(1 Chronicles 28:9; NLT).
Seek the Lord
For he is near;
Take his hand
Each time you fear.
Seek him
When the path is steep;
Let him hold you
When you weep.
Seek him out;
Accept his care;
Stay with him
When you despair.
Seek him
When the way is hard:
He will comfort, love,
And guard.
I will take you by the hand and guard you
(Isaiah 42:6; NLT).
Lord, have mercy on me
(Psalm 4:1; NLT).
Lord,
Have mercy on my body:
Though I’m sick,
May I still serve.
Lord,
Have mercy on my thinking:
Though I’m sad,
May I still care.
Lord,
Have mercy on my feelings:
Though I’m hurt,
May I forgive.
Lord,
Have mercy on my spirit:
Though I’m weak,
Please hear my prayer.
Hear my prayer, O Lord
(Psalm 39:12; NLT).
All his holy ones are in his hands
(Deuteronomy 33:3; NLT).
God holds us in his loving hands,
No matter how far we stray.
Whatever he sends, he cares for us,
Guiding us through each day.
God holds us in his gentle hands,
No matter how far we roam.
Whatever he sends, he carries us,
Bringing us safely home.
God holds us in his mighty hands,
No matter how great our fear.
Whatever he sends, he comforts us,
For, even in death, he’s near.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me
(Psalm 23:4; KJV).
Whoever lives in love lives in God,
and God in them (1 John 4:16; NIV).
May every breath I take
Be shared with you,
And every thought I have
Become a prayer.
May every word I speak
Be filled with love,
And every task I face
Be done with care.
Then I will dwell, Lord, always
In your hand.
No matter what I face,
You’ll help me through:
Lord,
May I rest forever
In your peace,
And dwell in perfect unity
With you.
You also are complete
through your union with Christ
(Colossians 2:10; NLT).
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Everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him (Philippians 3:8-9; NLT).
1. Unite with Christ,
The Lord of lords,
And with all those
Who offer prayer.
2. Unite with Christ,
The Son of Man,
And with all those
Who love, and care.
3. Unite with Christ,
The King of kings,
And with all those
In want, and fear.
4. Unite with Christ,
The Son of God,
And with all those
Who suffer here.
May the Lord make your love for one another
and for all people grow and overflow
(1 Thessalonians 3:12; NLT).
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References
1. They all met together and were constantly united in prayer (Acts 1:14; NLT).
2. Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them (Romans 12:9; NLT).
3. Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me (Matthew 25:40; NIV).
4. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one – as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me (John 17:21-3; NLT).
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Love the Lord your God with all your heart,
all your soul, all your strength,
and all your mind (Luke 10:27; NLT).
1. I love you, Lord,
With all my mind,
Delighting
In
your tender care.
2. I love you, Lord,
With all my heart,
Exalting,
For
I am your heir.
3. I love you, Lord,
With all my soul,
Rejoicing,
For you hear each plea.
4. I love you, Lord,
With all my strength,
For you, alone,
Have set me free.
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References
1. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you (1 Peter 5:7; NLT).
2. Since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory (Romans 8:17; NLT).
3. I love the Lord, because he hears my voice and my pleas (Psalm 116:1; NASB20).
4. If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed (John 8:36; NIV).
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Only God is truly good (Luke 18:19; NLT).
1. God is good —
There’s nothing more to say.
He longs for us,
And wants to help each day.
2. God is great —
There’s nothing else to add.
He cares for us,
When we are sick, or sad.
3. God is perfect —
Who will dare deny?
He watches us
And understands each sigh.
4. God is faithful —
None can disagree.
He loves us all, and waits
For you and me.
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References
1. The Lord is good (Psalm 34:8; NLT).
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1; NLT).
I hold you by your right hand – I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, “Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you” (Isaiah 41:13; NLT).
2. God is great (Psalm 70:4; NLT).
Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble (Psalm 138:6; NLT).
In all their suffering he also suffered (Isaiah 63:9; NLT).
3. Your Father in heaven is perfect (Matthew 5:48; NLT).
He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth (Psalm 11:4; NLT).
This High Priests of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings as we do (Hebrews 4:15; NLT).
4. God is faithful (1 Corinthians 10:13; NLT).
He loves us with unfailing love (Psalm 117:2; NLT).
The Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion (Isaiah 30:18; NLT).
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The Lord – who is the Spirit –
makes us more and more like him
as we are changed into his glorious image
(2 Corinthians 3:18; NLT).
1. Lord,
You know how worn I am:
Give me your mind,
So I can pray.
2. Lord,
You know how blind I am:
Give me your eyes,
To see the way.
3. Lord,
You know how weak I am:
Give me your strength,
So I may care.
4. Lord,
You know how cold I am:
Give me your heart,
To love, and share.
5. Lord,
You know how spent I am:
Give me your soul,
So I can feel.
6. Lord,
You know how sick I am:
Give me your hands,
So I may heal.
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References
1. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:5; NKJV).
We have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16; NLT).
2. When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven (John 17:1; RSV).
3. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless (Isaiah 40:29; NLT).
Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles (Isaiah 40:31; NLT).
4. I will give you a new heart…
5. …and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26; NIV).
I have spent my strength for nothing and to no purpose. Yet I leave it all in the Lord’s hand (Isaiah 49:4; NLT).
6. Heal the sick, and tell them, “The Kingdom of God is near you now” (Luke 10:9; NLT).
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I will be your God throughout your lifetime
(Isaiah 46:4; NLT).
1. You give us a lifetime
To practice your presence;
A lifetime to ask
Your forgiveness, Lord, too.
2. You give us a lifetime
To care about others;
A lifetime to grow,
And become more like you.
3. You give us a lifetime
To bear our cross gladly;
A lifetime to follow
Your steep, narrow way.
4. You give us a lifetime
To thank you for all, Lord;
A lifetime to love you,
Cling tight, hope, and pray.
References
1. He himself gives life and breath to everything (Acts 17:25; NLT).
Perhaps even yet they will turn from their evil ways and ask the Lord’s forgiveness before it is too late (Jeremiah 36:7; NLT).
2. Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them (Romans 12:9; NLT).
We will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ (Ephesians 4:15; NLT).
3. If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me (Luke 9:23; NLT).
The gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult (Matthew 7:14; NLT).
4. Give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18; NIV).
You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind (Luke 10:27; NLT).
You must fear the Lord your God and worship him and cling to him (Deuteronomy 10:20; NLT).
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence (Jeremiah 17:7; NLT).
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17; NKJV).