Promises

Years ago, when I attended Al-Anon, I learned not to get too excited about promises made to me. They usually were not kept, and my unfulfilled expectations left me feeling low. I learned to listen to a person’s actions instead of their words. 

     Although we love the people in our lives, they often let us down with unfulfilled promises. I am sure I have also been at the other end of spectrum, as well, by letting someone down. 

     With God, I don’t how to be edgy, depressed, or let-down. His promises are always kept. I do, however, need to listen to His words, watch for His actions, hold them in my heart and love Him because the results occurring in my life are pre-planned. With God, I can have peace, knowing if I trust and love, my life is joyful.   

 

“For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.” 2 Corinthians 1:20 NIV

Promises A-Z

I have done several A-Z writings, but I have never attempted one about God’s promises. I think that if I believe, receive, treasure God’s Word, obey, trust, and fear God, there are promises I can cling to and the following do not include them all.   

 

Alive with Christ 

“But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us (me) alive with Christ even when we (I) were dead in transgressions- it is by grace you (I) have been saved.” Ephesians 2:4-5

 

Barns will be full of plenty

“Honor the Lord from your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. Proverbs 3:9-10

          

Correction  

“Because the Lord disciplines those He loves, as a father the son he delights in.” Proverbs 3:12 

 

Discretion will protect me 

“Discretion will protect you…” Proverbs 2:11 

 

Eternal life is granted

“Now this is eternal life; that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.” John 17:3 

         

Free gift of life 

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 

 

Grace is bestowed 

“For it is by grace you have been saved through faith—and this is not from yourselves. It is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesisans 2:8-9

 

Health  

“…Fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nournishment to your bones.” Proverbs 3 :7b-8

 

Included Forever 

“And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.” Ephesians 1:13 He is intimate with the upright” Proverbs 3:32 

 

Joy is within 

“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” Psalm 126:3

 

Knowledge will begin 

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge..." 

Proverbs 1:7a

 

Love with be given me  

“This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins…Since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another…But if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us.” 1 John 4:10,11,12b  

         

Mercy is provided

“His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. Luke 1:50  

 

Needs are met 

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

 

Overcoming friend by my side  

“You are my friends if you do what I command.” John 15:14 and “Take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

 

Protects my way and Peace of Mind but not Problem free  

“For He guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful ones.” Proverbs 2:8 and “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

 

Quick assess to God

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests…” Ephesians 6:18a

 

Rest in contentment  

“The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.” Proverbs 19:23

 

Shield will cover me

“He holds success in store for the upright, He is a shield to those whose walk if blameless.” Proverbs 2:7 

 

Things work for good

“For we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

 

United and One with God 

“But whoever is united with the Lord is one with Him in spirit.” 1 Corinthians 6:17

 

Victory is granted

“For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4

 

Will not be broken in the stumble 

“Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand.” Psalm 37:24

 

X-rayed daily

“For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:14 and “…we know that God is greater than our hearts, and He knows everything.” 1 John 5:20b

 

Yahweh, my God is always the same-His Word never changes  

             “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8

         

Zillion reasons to follow God who is the zest to my life and the zip to my walk

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Revelation 22:13 

With Me, In Me, For Me

It can be a wonderful day if I wake up to the following scripture promises.

"For God is working in you..."  
"...I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you..."
"I will not leave you or forsake you." 

I think God for being with me, in me, and for me. 

God's Promises

     According to an unknown writer, I am given 54 promises which God made to me.  These, as quoted by him and followed by supporting scripture, are as follows:

1.  ...for the Lord my God will be with me, wherever I go. Joshua 1:9
2.  God will keep me in perfect peace if my mind is 'stayed' on Him.  Isaiah 26:3
3.   I (the Lord) will never leave you or forsake you."  Hebrews 13:5
4.   I am with you, always, to the end of the age."  Matthew 28:20
5.  The peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:7
6.  He cares for me.  1 Peter 5:7
7.  I will do even greater things than Jesus did, because He went to the Father.  John 14:12
8.  If I remain in Him and his words remain in me, whatever I ask will be given to me.  John 15:7
9.  The Holy Spirit will guide me into all truth.  John 16:3
10. The Holy Spirit will give me the right words when I need them.  Mark 13:11
11.  In this world I will have trouble.  John 16:33
12. If I seek to live godly in Christ Jesus, I will be persecuted.  2 Timothy 3:12
13. I am justified by Him, freely, by His grace.  Romans 3:24
14. I have peace with god because I've been justified by faith in Jesus.  Romans 5:1
15. I have access into this grace.  Romans 5:2
16. There is no condemnation on me because I am in Christ Jesus.  Romans 8:1
17. The Holy Spirit will help me to pray.  Romans 8:26-27
18. All things work together for my good.  Romans 8:28
19. Nothing will separate me from the love of Christ.  Romans 8:35
20. I shall bear the likeness (and resurrection body) of Jesus, the 'man from heaven.' 1 Corinthians 15:49
21. My labor in the Lord is not in vain.  1 Corinthians 15:58
22. God has created good works for me to walk in, today.  Ephesians 2:10
23. I am being transformed into His likeness.  2 Corinthians 3:17
24. God won't let me be tried or tempted beyond what I can endure.  1 Corinthians 10:13
25. God comforts the downcast, including me.  2 Corinthians 7:6
26. God is able to make all grace abound to me, so all my needs will be met.  2 Corinthians 9:8
27. I am worth (to God) more than the birds that He feeds.  Matthew 6:26
28. God will supply all my needs.  Philippians 4:19
29. God won't forsake me (the righteous in Christ) nor have my children become beggars. Psalm 37:25
30. God's grace will be sufficient for me.  2 Corinthians 12:9
31. I will reap what I sow.  Galatians 6:7
32. I have an inheritance.  Ephesians 1:14
33. I have been brought near by the blood of Jesus.  Ephesians 3:12
34. I may approach God with freedom and confidence.  Ephesians 3:12
35. The Father has qualified me to share in the inheritance of the saints.  Colossians 1:12
36. Christ now is in me!  Colossians 1:27
37. God is faithful and will sanctify me.  1 Thessalonians 5:24
38. God will repay with trouble those who trouble me.  2 Thessalonians 1:6
39. God has given me a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline.  2 Timothy 1:7
40. I have a crown of righteousness awaiting me, because I long for His appearing.  2 Timothy 4:8
41. God won't lie to me, because God cannot lie.  Titus 1:2
42. Jesus will help me if I'm tempted.  Hebrews 2:18
43. Varied trials will lead to my maturity.  James 1:2
44. If I ask for wisdom from God, He will give it to me.  James 1:5
45. If I ask, God will provide it.  James 4:2
46. If I resist the devil, he will take a hike.  James 4:7
47. If I draw near to God, He will draw near to me.  James 4:8
48. Prayer is effective.  James 5:16
49. After i have suffered for a little while, He will strengthen, confirm and establish me.  1 Peter 5:10
50. A new heaven and earth await me, called the 'home of righteousness'. 2 Peter 3:13
51. He forgives and cleanses me as I confess my sins to Him.  1 John 1:9
52. When Jesus re-appears, I'll be made like Him.  1 john 3:2
53. God has given me eternal life. 1 John 5:11
54. I am a present possessor of eternal life, which is mine in the present tense verb "have."  1 John 5:13

The writer further states, "If you are in Christ, and He is in you, these staggering promises are all yours!  You have inestimable wealth - not the silly kind of mansions and money, yachts, and luxury cars - but the wealth of the presence, power, purpose, and promises of the eternal God, made known to us in Jesus. and sealed with the comforting Holy Spirit.  You and I are wealthy, indeed!"