The document contains excerpts from several Bible passages that express a longing for God's presence and guidance. The passages from Job, Isaiah, and 2 Corinthians discuss experiencing God's light, friendship, and freedom. The Psalms verses praise God for counsel, protection, and being a refuge and shepherd for his people. Overall, the document highlights the comfort and assurance that comes from keeping one's eyes on God.
4. Job 29:2-4 NIV
“How I long for the months gone by,
for the days when God watched over me,
when his lamp shone on my head
and by his light I walked through darkness!
Oh, for the days when I was in my prime,
when God’s intimate friendship blessed my house …”
6. Isaiah 57:14-15 NIV
And it will be said: “Build up, build up, prepare the
road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my
people.” For this is what the high and exalted One
says – he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I
live in a high and holy place, but also with those
who are contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the
spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the
contrite.”’
8. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 NLT
But whenever someone turns to the Lord,
the veil is taken away.
For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the
Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
So all of us who have had that veil removed can see
and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord –
who is the Spirit – makes us more and more like
him as we are changed into his glorious image.
10. Psalm 16:5-8 NIV
LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup;
you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines
have fallen for me in pleasant places;
surely I have a delightful inheritance.
I will praise the LORD, who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
I keep my eyes always on the LORD.
With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
11. Psalm 28:6-9 MSG
Blessed be GOD –
he heard me praying.
He proved he’s on my side;
I’ve thrown my lot in with him.
Now I’m jumping for joy,
and shouting and singing my thanks to him.
12. Psalm 28:6-9 MSG
GOD is all strength for his people,
ample refuge for his chosen leader;
Save your people
and bless your heritage.
Care for them;
carry them like a good shepherd.