promises, promises, part two

A couple months ago, I wrote about God’s promises, and labeled that post as a “part one”.

It is definitely time for a part two.

Like I mentioned in yesterday’s post, my hubby and I are in the process of buying a house – and yesterday we signed the contract!! I wanted to tear down the “For Sale” sign in front of the house, so no one got any bright ideas that it was still available : ) But I digress.

I also got a look at how much money it will take to close on the house. A lot. Let’s just say, a lot.

I may have mentioned to you guys that I am interning with an event company. It’s an unpaid internship. So of course my first reaction is to go off the deep end – will we have enough money? Is the house even going to work out? Will I be able to get a job in the field I’m going for? What if I have to take a step back and take whatever job I can get for now?

Phew. An excellent time to reflect on God’s promises, right?

*God never fails:

– 1 Corinthians 13:8 – “Love never fails.” – also see: 1 John 4:16 – “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”

– Isaiah 51:6 – “Lift up your eyes to the heavens, look at the earth beneath; the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment and its inhabitants die like flies. But my salvation will last forever; my righteousness will never fail.“

– Lamentations 3:22-23 – “Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

– Matthew 24:35 – “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” – See also Matthew 5:18, Psalm 119:89, 1 Peter 1:23-25

– Lamentations 3:31-33 – “For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.”

*God is with you, and he fights for you:

– Exodus 14:14 – “The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still.”


– 2 Kings 6:16-17 – “‘Don’t be afraid,’ the prophet [Elisha] answered. ‘Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.’ And Elisha prayed, ‘Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.’ Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”

– Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – See also verse 8

– Deuteronomy 3:22 – “Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you.”


– Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”


*God is close when circumstances are difficult:

– Psalm 145: 14 – “The Lord upholds all who fall, and lifts up all who are bowed down.” – vs. 18 – “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” – vs. 19 – “He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.”


– Matthew 5:4 – “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – See vs. 3-12 for all the Beatitudes

– Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

– Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – See also verses 15, 17-22

From the New International Version, emphasis mine