Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Deuteronomy 8:2 And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep His commandments, or no.

John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.

Ephesians 6:18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

Lamentations 3:25 The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.

May you not try to withstand or refute the Lord, for He will turn you around and take you along as He determines, bringing you from where you are to where He decides, making you powerless and removing your resources, to show you what is in your heart and give you opportunity to turn to Him in repentance and be saved, or continue to resist and reject the Lord, ending up in destruction, knowing, in either case, that God is the Lord. Ezekiel 39

May you believe that the Lord will make known His holy name to you, no longer letting His holy name be profaned and all the powers of the nations will know that the Lord God is the Holy One in Israel on that day which will surely take place, for He has spoken it. Ezekiel 39

May you come to understand that when the Lord gives you the victory over His enemy, you will be able to use for good that which the enemy intended for your harm. Ezekiel 39

May you realize that after you overcome the enemy in your life, receiving and walking in the immediate victory that God gives you through the blood of the Lamb and the word of your testimony, that the cleansing of the land of your soul, your thoughts and your feelings, will have to be walked out with diligence and vigilance. Ezekiel 39

May you never forget that the glory of the Lord will be shown among the nations, and they will know that it was His hand that was laid upon them. From every family, tribe, clan, tongue, people, and nation, will He draw those whose hearts are toward Him and willing to submit to Him when they see the righteousness of God toward His people. For as He deals with their uncleanness and offenses, and pours out His mercy toward them in love, He will restore them with acceptance to live safely in His blessing, leaving none behind and pouring out His Spirit when His discipline is received and His training walked out. Ezekiel 39

May you remain attentive to all that the Lord has to tell you when He pulls you aside from your routine, not allowing distractions from the flesh, the world, or the enemy to intrude, but sharing His entire message with those He has placed before you. Ezekiel 40

May you be able to demonstrate your faith by what you do, for that will separate you from all evil-doers. James 2

May your faith and your actions work together, with your faith being made complete by what you do, that when you believe God and do His works, it will be credited to you as righteousness. James 2

May you realize that faith without deeds is dead, just as the body without the spirit is not alive. James 2

My child, do not be disturbed if recognition does not come to you as you do My work, but rejoice and be glad that others learn of My Name and hear of My deeds and find their way to Me in their time of need. 

Do you have the answers they seek? Can you support them when the waters of despair grow deep? Will you be able keep the fire of hope strong in their hearts so that it endures the storms that are raging in their lives? 

I know you inside and out, My precious one, and I treasure who you are in Me. I speak your name gladly before the Father; what benefit can society give to those whom they favor which can compare to the treasures of His peace and the riches of His mercy which He gives to you? 

Those favored  by man will soon be forgotten and replaced by others, but those known to God are eternally satisfied by the joys found in His presence. Do not seek to be known by any but God, My dear one, and seek not to know others except through God.

May you recall that those who teach will be judged more strictly, and because we all stumble in many ways, we should not all presume to be teachers, only those whom God has gifted and called. James 3

May you show your wisdom and understanding by your good life and by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom, not harboring bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts. James 3

May you seek after the wisdom that comes from heaven, for it is first of all pure, then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3

May you give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and His love endures forever. Psalm 118

May you cry to the Lord when you are in anguish, for He will answer by setting you free; since the Lord is with you, there is no need to fear, for man cannot cause you true or permanent harm when the Lord gives you help. Psalm 118

May you take refuge in the Lord rather than trust in man or princes, for then you will look in triumph on the enemy of your soul. Psalm 118

May you cut off the principalities and powers that surround you on every side, like swarming bees, in the name of the Lord, for you will see them die out as quickly as burning thorns. Psalm 118

May you make the Lord your strength and your song, for when you are pushed back and about to fall, the Lord will help you and become your salvation. Psalm 118

May you proclaim with shouts of joy and victory among the righteous the mighty things the Lord's right hand has done as He lifts it high, for you will not die but live since, though He chastens you severely, He does not give you over to death. Psalm 118