Oh, for wings like a dove, to fly away and rest! I would fly to the far off deserts and stay there. I would flee to some refuge from all this storm. But I will call upon the Lord to save me - and He will. I stand silently before the Lord, waiting for Him to rescue me. For salvation comes from Him alone.

   I, the Lord, will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. Don't be like a senseless horse or mule that has to have a bit in its mouth to keep it in line!

   Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but he who trusts, relies on and confidently leans on the Lord shall be compassed about with mercy and with lovingkindness.

   The Lord redeems the life of His servants, and none of those who take refuge and trust in Him shall be condemned or held guilty.

   A person's steps are confirmed by the Lord; He establishes him and delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord grasps his hand in support and upholds him.

   A man must not say when he is tempted, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, and does not Himself tempt anyone. No, a man's temptation is due to the pull of his own inward desires, which greatly attract him. It is his own desire which conceives and gives birth to sin. And sin when fully grown produces death - make no mistake about that, brothers of mine!

   But every good endowment and every complete gift must come from above, from the Father of all lights, with Whom there is never the slightest variation or shadow of inconsistency. By His own wish He made us His own sons through the Word of truth, that we might be, so to speak, the first specimens of His new creation.

   Jesus said: "Come to Me and I will give you rest - all of you who work so hard beneath a heavy yoke. Wear My yoke - for it fits perfectly - and let Me teach you; for I am gentle and humble, and you shall find rest for your souls; for I give you only light burdens."

Taken from Ps. 55, 62, 32, 34, 37, Jas. 1, Mt. 11, The Amplified Bible, The Modern
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