ISAIAH 30:18  Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!

JEREMIAH 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

PSALM 34:19 A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all.

PSALM 5:12 For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Each verse inspires me in the same way, reminding me that God is always there by my side. Graciously watching over me with sweet compassion, delivering justice fairly. Keeping in my mind and heart that God has a great purpose in store for me, one that is meant to be perfect, and one that is meant to boost me to higher places, and cause me no harm. The troubles I face might be hell but God will deliver me from them when I have learned a lesson from them, and his righteousness is like a shield, protecting you from evil.