"Purposeful Strength"

The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. He will keep your life.

The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in [everything that you do] From this time forth and forever.(Psalm 121:7-8)

But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you [setting you on a firm foundation] and will protect and guard you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)

Fear not, for I am with thee: turn not aside, for I am thy God

Do not fear or be afraid of [anything], for I am with you; for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you. I will support you with my victorious right hand. I am your God. I keep on strengthening you; I'm truly helping you. I'm surely upholding you with my victorious right hand.

(Isaiah 41:10) The Lord strengthens you with purpose.

You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. (Isaiah 26:3)

The LORD will give [unyielding and impenetrable] strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace. (Psalm 29:11)

And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]. (Philippians 4:7)

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.] (John 16:33) God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable], A very present and well-proved help. (Psalm 46:1)

So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently say, “THE LORD IS MY HELPER [in time of need], I WILL NOT BE AFRAID. WHAT WILL MAN DO TO ME?" (Hebrews 13:6)

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10:28) I'll show you the one you should be afraid of. Be afraid of the One who, after He has killed, has authority and power to hurl [you] into hell; yes, I say to you, [stand in great awe of God and] fear Him! (Luke 12:5) Therefore, since we know the fear of the Lord [and understand the importance of obedience and worship], we persuade people [to be reconciled to Him]. But we are plainly known to God [He knows everything about us]; and I hope that we are plainly known also in your consciences [your God-given discernment]. (2 Corinthians 5:11) “But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding." (Job 28:28) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. This is the first step to wisdom and good sense. Good sense is shown by everyone who follows [God's guiding principles].

To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living. His praise continues forever. (Psalm 11:10) The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; Though the LORD is very great and lives in heaven, he will make Zion his home of justice and righteousness. He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.

And He will be the security and stability of your times, and strength, giving true wisdom and knowledge. Nothing means more to us than obeying u.

You are the foundation on which we stand today. "The fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure." (Isaiah 33:5-6