When I thought I would drown in the sea of my adversity, God, I thank you for doing the miraculous to provide a way of escape, just for me! "But the Israelites walked on dry ground through the sea, the waters forming a wall for them on their right and on their left." ~Exodus 14:29 (NRSV)

Lord, I praise you for your grace and mercy that causes you to delight in me, in spite of my sin; and I put my trust in you, knowing every situation I face, I will win! "For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with victory." ~Psalm 149:4 (NRSV)

God, I praise You because You are God, all by Yourself; and are actively present and able to deliver me from my troubles, without anyone's help! "God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM.' He said further, 'Thus you shall say to the Israelites, 'I AM has sent me to you.'" ~Exodus 3:14 (NRSV)

O Lord, I thank you, for I know, without question, I've been able to survive every one of life's trials, only because of Your faithful intervention! "If it had not been the LORD who was on our side--let Israel now say---" ~Psalm 124: 1

Gracious God, when I'm in trouble, I thank you for hearing and receiving my pleas; and then mercifully supplying what I need! "Then Jesus answered her, Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." And her daughter was healed from that moment." ~Matthew 15:28 (NRSV)

When the storms of life are raging and even if the billows roll or the breakers dash; Lord, let me stretch-out on faith, trusting You to hold me fast! "Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, 'You of little faith, why did you doubt?'" ~Matthew 14:31 (NRSV)

Omnipresent God, I thank you for access to Your presence night and day; so, when I falter and need help, I know You are only a prayer away! "The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." ~Psalm 145:18 (NRSV)

When things in my life don't seem to be working out like they should, O God, help me to trust that You are in total control, and are working everything out for my good! "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose." ~Romans 8:28 (NRSV)

Lord, thank you for the assurance that your presence is not tied to any specific location; so, no matter where I go, I'll be under your care and protection! "Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go . . . " ~Genesis 28:15a (NRSV)

O God, help me to daily trust and walk in your Word; for it's the only way, that I can see and make it through, these dark and difficult days! "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." ~ Psalm 119:105 (NRSV)

Jehovah Jireh, in this season of lack, help me to daily decide, to look up in faith, and trust You to provide! "And Abraham looked up and saw a ram, caught in a thicket by its horns. Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son." ~ Genesis 22:13 (NRSV)

Good Shepherd, help me to recognize your voice among the noise of the world today; so, I can discern your leading along life's narrow way! "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they will follow me." ~John 10:27 (NIV)

Because I can always rely on You to rescue me in seasons of distress, Lord, may I never fail to praise You for my deliverance and for Your faithfulness! "Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." ~Psalm 50:15 (NRSV)

When my world is chaotic and grows dark as the midnight, speak Lord; for your Word will instantly bring order and light back into my life! "Then God said, 'Let there be light.' And there was light." ~Genesis 1:3 (NRSV)

I praise and adore you, O God, not just for being Almighty and strong; but also for giving me the strength and power to overcome trials that come long! "Awesome is God in his sanctuary, the God of Israel; he gives power and strength an to his people. Blessed be God!" ~Psalm 68:35 (NRSV)

O God, it's Your name I'll keep on blessing; for it's You who has preserved my life and enabled me to stand in times of hardship and testing! "Bless our God. . .who keeps us among the living and has not let our feet slip." ~Psalm 66:8a & 9 (NRSV)

O God, when I'm facing life's trials, help me not to worry about a thing; but keep trusting in Your promises and the deliverance Christ will bring! "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me." ~John 14:1

While I'm on this Christian journey, O God, open my eyes so I can see, the risen Christ and the glimpses of truth He has for me! "Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished from their sight." ~Luke 24:31 (NRSV)

God, thank you for raising Jesus from the dead; for He is in the world today, and will come in to speak peace to my soul when I am afraid. "When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you.'" ~John 20:19 (NRSV)

God, I thank you that even amidst difficult circumstances I still have joy, because your ever guiding presence keeps my life from being destroyed! "You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore." ~Psalm 16:11 (NRSV)