unfailing love

Isaiah 41:9-14
I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, 'You are my servant'; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Do not be afraid, O worm Jacob, O little Israel, for I myself will help you," declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

this verse just about broke my heart. seems like i am in a time of pressure. my emotions are a little messed up and i feel accusation from all sides. i have had such a persistent heaviness lately and a battle to maintain my joy. throughout this though, God has been my refuge. i can't really say why my pleading prayers of relief go unanswered for the time being. however, i do know that my Jesus is faithful. He is truly my help, my refuge, my strength, my stronghold, my glorious friend. funny how the tough times are such a blessing. it's so encouraging to me that God himself, not anyone else, will personally rescue me. picture that: the magnificent and all-powerful creater of the universe is personally coming to rescue me. oh God, my heart rejoices in you.

Exodus 15:13
In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.

Psalm 6:4
Turn, O Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.

Psalm 13:5
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation

Psalm 32:10
Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.

Psalm 33:19-19
But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.

Psalm 33:22
May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.

Psalm 36:7
How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 143:8
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.

Psalm 147:11
the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.

Isaiah 54:10
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

mmm... ;)