"Don't panic. I'm with you. There's no need to fear for I'm your God. I'll give you strength. I'll help you. I'll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you. Count on it: Everyone who had it in for you will end up out in the cold - real losers. Those who worked against you will end up empty-handed - nothing to show for their lives. When you go out looking for your old adversaries you won't find them - Not a trace of your old enemies, not even a memory. That's right. Because I, your God, have a firm grip on you and I'm not letting go. I'm telling you, 'Don't panic. I'm right here to help you.'" ~ Isaiah 41:10-13 (The Message)
Isaiah 41:10 is one of my favorite verses. Yesterday while dealing with some frustration over a situation I saw where I had this reference written down. I decided to look at it in multiple translations because... well... that's just interesting with the app. The Message put it in a way that helped me stay focused on how worth it it is to continue to do the right thing and keep the right attitude when the actions of others make it difficult. Whether someone cuts you off in traffic, tries to harm your family, or lies, cheats, and scams you for everything you're worth, staying true to God can never be wrong. As a good friend once said about a difficult situation... God's Got This!!!
