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What causes me pain?
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When I experience this pain, what am I to do with it?
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What causes me frustration?
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When I experience this frustration, what am I to do with it?
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What causes me to be fearful?
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When I experience fear, what am I to do with it?
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Romans 8:18  For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

1Peter 5:7  Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

2Timothy 1:7  For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Revelation 21:4  And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.


In Psalm 73, the Psalmist has lost his focus.  He has a real problem.  He is tormented by the circumstances of life.  This is a natural occurrence for the believer.  What is God’s solution.

Psalm 73:1-23  1  Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.  2  But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.  3  For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.  4  For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.  5  They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.  6  Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.  7  Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.  8  They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.  9  They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.  10  Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.  11  And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?  12  Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.  13  Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.  14  For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.  15  If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.  16  When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; 17  Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.  18  Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.  19  How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.  20  As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.  21  Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.  22  So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.  23  Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.


Because I belong to Jesus Christ, I am continually with God and God is continually with me.
Hebrews 13:5  Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Isaiah 41:10  Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

“Nevertheless I am continually with thee.” (Psalm 73:23)

Is this my confession?  Do I believe that God is always thinking of me for my good?  Do I believe that God is always looking out for my best interests?
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Jeremiah 29:11  For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.


Do I believe that I am continually in HIS hand of protection?
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John 10:28  And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.


Do I believe that God has loved and is continually loving with HIS everlasting love?
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Jeremiah 31:3  The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.


Do I believe that I am continually upon the heart of God?
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Isaiah 49:16  Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands;


The word of God is true.  I stand accepted in HIS presence all on the merits of Jesus Christ.    “Nevertheless I am continually with thee.” (Psalm 73:23) Therefore, why would I give myself to any other?


Song of Solomon 2:1-4  1  I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.  2  As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.  3  As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.  4  He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.