My joy (3/4)

Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on… Habakkuk 3:17-18

Though the fig tree does not blossom,
and no fruit is on the vines;
though the produce of the olive fails
and the fields yield no food;
though the flock is cut off from the fold
and there is no herd in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord;
I will exult in the God of my salvation.
Habakkuk 3:17-18 joy salvation worship
While I kept silence, my body wasted away
through my groaning all day long.
Psalm 32:3 sin confession speaking

If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.
John 15:10 law love Jesus
Then I acknowledged my sin to you,
and I did not hide my iniquity;
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah
Psalm 32:5 confession sin forgiveness
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1 safety fear light
And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”
Matthew 3:17 Jesus God acknowledging
But surely, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.
Psalm 54:4 life dependence equipment
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:24 hope materialism acknowledging
My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.
John 15:8 Father following evangelism
Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my help and my God.
Psalm 42:11 worship hope soul
But you, O Lord, are a shield around me,
my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
Psalm 3:3 dependence overcoming protection
For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8 God planning wisdom
You are indeed my rock and my fortress;
for your name's sake lead me and guide me.
Psalm 31:3 God worship life
I lift up my eyes to the hills—
from where will my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2 creation encouragement dependence
Hear, my child, and accept my words,
that the years of your life may be many.
Proverbs 4:10 Word of God obedience law
I cried aloud to him,
and he was extolled with my tongue.
Psalm 66:17 worship prayer praise
If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
John 14:15 law love Jesus
I stretch out my hands to you;
my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah
Psalm 143:6 worship receiving dependence
O God, you are my God, I seek you,
my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Psalm 63:1 worship seeking soul
But as for me, I will look to the Lord,
I will wait for the God of my salvation;
my God will hear me.
Micah 7:7 hope salvation listening
My times are in your hand;
deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.
Psalm 31:15 persecution redeemer salvation
Because your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise you.
So I will bless you as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands and call on your name.
Psalm 63:3-4 love life worship
Hear my prayer, O Lord;
give ear to my supplications in your faithfulness;
answer me in your righteousness.
Psalm 143:1 reliability righteousness prayer
My child, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments;
for length of days and years of life
and abundant welfare they will give you.
Proverbs 3:1-2 law life heart
My child, be attentive to my words;
incline your ear to my sayings.
Do not let them escape from your sight;
keep them within your heart.
Proverbs 4:20-21 listening Word of God heart

God, the Lord, is my strength;
he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
and makes me tread upon the heights.

Bible verse of the day

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you.

1 Peter 3:15 evangelism Jesus hope