BUT may all who seek you rejoice (Psalm 40:16)

But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The Lord is great!”

Psalm 40:16

As we close out the month of January, may this be our prayer. Let's seek and rejoice in God's word each and every day. When the day is done we will no doubt say "The Lord is Great!"

BUT, you, Lord, do not be far from me (Psalm, 22:19)

BUT you, Lord, do not be far from me.

You are my strength; come quickly to help me.

Psalm 22:19
If you are feeling that God is far away from you today, my friend.
Stop for a moment... He's there.
No matter where you are at. He's there.
Make this your prayer right now at this moment.
He has never left you.
Unfortunately far too often we turn away from Him.
BUT he is never far from you.
Turn around and fall into the arms of Jesus.
Now I know you got to get up at some point and go about all the stuff life throws at us.
BUT remember God goes before you and is waiting there too!

BUT the Lord Helped me (Psalm 118:13)

I was pushed back and about to fall, BUT the Lord helped me.

Psalm 118:13

It's Monday. My hope is that you are not feeling this way already.

It's just to early in the morning for that.

 BUT I know sometimes that is just how Monday hits us. Smack between the eyes!

Hold tight my friend God's got you.

Casting Crowns came out with a fantastic song that brings me so much comfort when I feel I am pushed back and about to fall. The title is "Be Held"

think about these words today...

So when you're on your knees and answers seem so far away
You're not alone, stop holding on and just be held
Your world's not falling apart, it's falling into place
I'm on the throne, stop holding on and just be held
Just be held, just be held

BUT God remains the strength of my heart (Psalm 76:26)

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
    BUT God remains the strength of my heart;
    He is mine forever.

Psalm 76:26

The older I get the more things in my body fail. It is easy to become discouraged as well. BUT it makes my heart smile to think that God is mine forever and we truly are here for just a little while.

BUT the plans of the Lord (Psalm 33:11)

The Lord frustrates the plans of the nations
    and thwarts all their schemes.
BUT the Lord’s plans stand firm forever;
    his intentions can never be shaken.

Psalm 33:11

1st I had to check several translations to see if I could find this verse with out the word "thwarts" nope it is in several so I had to look it up.

thwart

 (thwôrt)

tr.v. thwart·ed, thwart·ing, thwarts

1. To prevent the occurrence, realization, or attainment of: They thwarted her plans.

2. To oppose and defeat the efforts, plans, or ambitions of (someone).

 No matter what happens around us remember...God wins...It's great to be on the winning Team!

BUT let them not turn to folly (Psalm 85:8)

I will listen to what God the Lord says; He promises peace to His people, His faithful servants— BUT let them not turn to folly.

Psalm 85:8

 I can't help BUT post this for St Paddy's day. It is all well and good to have fun
BUT be careful that it does not turn to folly (lack of good sense; foolishness)

BUT to your name (Psalm 115:1)

Not to us, Lord, not to us
BUT to Your name be the glory,
because of Your love and faithfulness.

Psalm 115:1
If by any chance you are proud of what you have accomplished,
please take a moment to realize it is ALL from God.

 As His children we are nothing with out His glory.
Take time today to thank Him for your gifts and talents.

BUT I will give repeated thanks (Psalm 109:30)

BUT I will give repeated thanks to the Lord,

praising him to everyone.

Psalm 109:30

 Now that Christmas has passed and we have all received great gifts let us take time to thank the Lord for all He has blessed us with. So much more then gifts, BUT also the time with family and friends and the Birth of His Only Son. Take a moment to write down what these last few days have been like and then re-read it next year to see how life changes.

BUT in the name of the Lord (Psalm 118:10-14)

All nations surrounded me,
BUT in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
 They surrounded me,
Yes, they surrounded me;
BUT in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
They surrounded me like bees;
They were quenched like a fire of thorns;
For in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
You pushed me violently, that I might fall,
BUT the Lord helped me.
 The Lord is my strength and song,
And He has become my salvation.

^{Psalm 118:10-14}

^{Several people I know are going through a tough time right now. Feeling attacked by others. Even as a nation we are attacking each other. This verse reminds us to GO TO GOD In JESUS NAME! He is our strength.}

BUT giving thanks (Psalm 50:23)

BUT giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me.

If you keep to my path,

I will reveal to you the salvation of God.”

Psalm 50:23

I never thought of giving Thanks as a sacrifice... But it truly is. Just like how I taught my children when they were young that a gift was not there's until they said thank you. Sometimes they didn't want to take the time to say thank you - it was like a sacrifice to them. It's nice to know that something that cost us nothing honors God.

BUT the Lord comes to rescue (Psalm 34:19)

The righteous person faces many troubles,
    BUT the Lord comes to the rescue each time,

Psalm 34:19

Be still my friend. God's timing is not always our timing BUT He will rescue you.
 Keep holding on to Him and not your circumstances.

BUT I will sing (Psalm 59:16)

BUT I will sing of your strength,
    in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
    my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 59:16

No matter what you are going through start your morning with praise. It has an amazing power to give you strength to make it through the day.

BUT you, Lord (Psalm 86:15)

BUT you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

Psalm 86:15

Some days you just need to sit back and Praise God for who He is!

BUT I will sing of your strength (Psalm 59:16)

But I will sing of your strength,

    in the morning I will sing of your love;

for you are my fortress,

    my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 59:16

God is so good and gives us exactly what we need, when we need it. I have spent the last 5 days caring for my husband who had surgery. He has been a fantastic patient, BUT it is still so hard to not see him as his normal busy self. 

I so needed strength to make it through another day this morning!

BUT may the righteous be glad (Psalm 68:3)

BUT may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God;

may they be happy and joyful.

Psalms 68:3

I think our culture misrepresents the word righteous as a bad thing. The definition is a man who is morally right. Far too often "righteous" people seem to be judgmental and grumpy. I say we represent righteousness by being Happy and Joyful!

One way to start is by thinking in the order

Jesus first

Others Next

Yourself.

BUT let all who take refuge (Psalms5:11)

BUT let all who take refuge in You be glad;

let them ever sing for joy.

Spread Your protection over them,

that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.

Psalms 5:11

Take refuge in the Lord today no matter what you may be going through He will Spread His protection over you. Start singing for joy and see how that makes you feel.

BUT you, Lord are a compassionate and gracious God (Psalms 86:15)

But you, Lord,

are a compassionate and gracious God,

slow to anger, abounding in LOVE and faithfulness

Psalms 86:15

Oh to be more like God, let that be our prayer today.

BUT I trust in your unfailing love (Psalms 13:5)

But

I trust in your unfailing LOVE;

 my heart rejoices in your salvation

Psalms 13:5

Let this be your heartfelt prayer today not matter what you are going through.

BUT I will sing of your strength (Psalm 59:16)

But

 I will sing of your strength,
in the morning I will sing of your LOVE;
for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 59:16 

God's strength is bigger than any problem you have today

BUT from everlasting to everlasting (Psalms 103:17)

But

 from everlasting to everlasting

the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,

and his righteousness with their children’s children.

Psalms 103:17

Okay all you grandparents out there. Here is your verse! Claim it and pray for it over your grandchildren.