One of the most important things we can do in order to prepare ourselves for daily challenges is to know what God has promised to us. We need to keep those promises close to our hearts, deep inside our souls, so that when we face battles against the enemy of our soul or face difficult decisions and don’t seem to know which way to go, God’s promises can sustain us. When you go to the refrigerator to get food, you open it , fully expecting the food you purchased to be there for you. When you need God to help you, you can fully expect Him to be there for you because you have planted the seeds of His Word deep into your heart. Memorizing Scripture is not an option in the world today. For me, it has become an absolute necessity! I find myself repeating verses or singing songs with verses in them just to tackle the day’s tasks and all of my physical challenges. God is there. He is not silent. He speaks to us through His Spirit and through His Word, the living and active Word that brought us to His throne of grace to begin with. God’s Word won’t be inside you when you need it if you don’t put it there. I have found that copying the verses that stir my heart or strike a chord within me helps me to memorize them. Whatever works for you, don’t fail yourself and leave yourself vulnerable to attacks…hide God’s promises in your heart so that when you need to remind yourself of them, they are right there.

Cling to God’s Promises

What do you think about?

The thoughts you fill your mind with are crucial because what you cling to influences your worldview.

If you choose to dwell on God’s promises, you start to recognize God’s blessings during uncertain times. Trusting that God will redeem your present pain equips you to walk forward in faith and keep on fighting.

Isaiah 12:2 reminds us that we belong to a God who is faithful to keep His promises. This God rescues us and fights for us. So when we belong to God, we have nothing to fear—all we need to do is cling to God and wait on Him to act.

So as you walk forward today, reflect on some of God’s promises, and let them transform the way you think:

God will sustain you. (Psalm 55:22)

God’s peace will guard your heart. (Philippians 4:7)

God delights over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17)

God will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. (Psalm 32:8)

God is your refuge and strength, your help in times of need. (Psalm 46:1)

In all things, you are more than a conqueror because God loves you. (Romans 8:37)

God will never leave you or forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6)

God’s perfect love casts out all your fear. (1 John 4:18)

Nothing can separate you from God’s love. (Romans 8:38-39)

God’s not done with you. God’s not done with you. God’s not done with you. (Philippians 1:6)