Regardless . . . there’s no doubt

Regardless . . .  there’s no doubt

Is. 43:1-4 (Message Bible)

But now, God's Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel:

"Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you.
   I've called your name. You're mine.

WHEN YOU ARE IN OVER YOUR HEAD, I'll be there with you.

   When you're in rough waters, you will not go down.

When you're between a rock and a hard place,
   it won't be a dead end—

Because I am God, your personal God,
   The Holy of Israel, your Savior.
I paid a huge price for you:
   all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Seba thrown in!

That's how much you mean to me!
   That's how much I love you!
I'd sell off the whole world to get you back,
   trade the creation just for you.
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Pray the Word:
Lord, thank you for always being near, even when we’re not conscious of your nearness or that Your divine intervention is at work. Regardless, we do believe that you are near even when we feel alone and your presence seems so far away. In those times, dear God, please give us confidence and perseverance to stand through the times of trial so that we can also share in Your times of triumph.