The Request
O Lord, don’t stay away. O God my Strength, hurry to my aid.
Psalm 22:19 TLB
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
Psalm 119:28 NIV
The Reply
Do not be afraid—I am with you!
I am your God—let nothing terrify you!
I will make you strong and help you;
I will protect you and save you. Isaiah 41:10 Good News Translation (GNT)
The Response
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.
Isaiah 12: 2 NIV
It is God who arms me with strength
and keeps my way secure. Psalm 18:32 NIV
The Lord is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:8 NLT
What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God. – Rick Warren