Encouragement

If there’s anything I’ve felt like I’ve needed the most on this journey, its encouragement. To be honest, its been scarce since a lot of people don’t understand why we are immigrating to New Zealand. I’m thankful that God placed the right people in my life at the right time to encourage me and pray for me. Specifically, my dear friend Heidi. She has really been there to encourage me throughout this journey. She has called me, written me sweet letters, and mailed me Heidi Baker books to get me even more excited about my calling to Missions. Everyone needs a Heidi in their life!

Below you will find a list of scriptures that God gave us to cling on to during this journey. Certain songs also spoke to us, so I’ll include those as well. I’ll throw in some memes while we’re at it. I figured I would share for those who are in a similar situation or just need some encouragement.

Scripture Verses

Isaiah 43:19 (NCV)

Look at the new thing I am going to do. It is already happening. Don’t you see it? I will make a road in the desert and rivers in the dry land.

Psalms 32:8 (NCV)

The LORD says, “I will make you wise and show you where to go. I will guide you and watch over you.”

Deuteronomy 30:16 (NCV)

I command you today to love the LORD your God, to do what He wants you to do, and to keep His commands, His rules, and His laws. Then you will live and grow in number, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to take as your own.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NCV)

“I say this because I know what I am planning for you,” says the LORD. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.”

Philippians 4:13 (NCV)

I can do all things through Christ, because He gives me strength.

Ephesians 2:10 (NCV)

God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live our lives doing.

2 Peter 3:9 (NCV)

The Lord is not slow in doing what He promised–the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to be lost, but He wants all people to change their hearts and lives.

Romans 8:18 (NCV)

The sufferings we have now are nothing compared to the great glory that will be shown to us.

John 14:1 (NCV)

Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me.”

Psalms 126:5-6 (NCV)

Those who cry as they plant crops will sing at harvest time. Those who cry as they carry out the seeds will return singing and carrying bundles of grain.

Philippians 2:13 (NCV)

…because God is working in you to help you want to do and be able to do what pleases Him.

Romans 12:12 (NCV)

Be joyful because you have hope. Be patient when trouble comes, and pray at all times.

Psalms 47:1 (NCV)

Clap your hands, all you people. Shout to God with joy.

Matthew 6:33 (NCV)

Seek first God’s kingdom and what God wants. Then all your other needs will be met as well.

Isaiah 55:8-9 (NCV)

The LORD says, “My thoughts are not like your thoughts. Your ways are not like my ways. Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”

John 14:12-13 (NCV)

I tell you the truth, whoever believes in me will do the same things that I do. Those who believe will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And if you ask for anything in my name, I will do it for you so that the Father’s glory will be shown through the Son.

Hebrews 13:5 (NCV)

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. God has said, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.”

Habakkuk 2:2-3 (NCV)

The Lord answered me: “Write down the vision; write it clearly on clay tablets so whoever reads it can run to tell others. It is not yet time for the message to come true, but that time is coming soon; the message will come true. It may seem like a long time, but be patient and wait for it, because it will surely come; it will not be delayed.”

Songs

Vertical Worship: “Yes I Will”

For All Seasons: “Higher”

The Belonging Co: “Here in Your Love (feat. Hope Darst)”

TobyMac: “This Is Not a Test (feat. Capital Kings)”

Owl City: “Verge (feat. Aloe Blancc)”

Aaron Cole: “Right on Time (feat. TobyMac)”

Matthew West: “The Motions”

Third Day: “Your Love Oh Lord”

MercyMe: “Here With Me”

Shawn McDonald: “Rise”

Memes/Quotes