“For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones.” (Psalm 37:28a)

I hear fellow Christians continue to pray something like, “Lord, go with us today,” even though He says clearly in His Word that he is always present with you, and that He will never leave or forsake you. Instead, I believe you should pray something like, “Thank you, Lord, for being always with me!”

Here are ten verses from God’s Word about His faithfulness to be always with you:

1) "'Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.'"  (Deut. 31:6)

2) "The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." (Deut. 31:8)

3) "No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you." (Joshua 1:5)

4) "May the LORD our God be with us as he was with our fathers; may He never leave us nor forsake us." (1 Kings 8:57)

5) "David also said to Solomon his son, 'Be strong and courageous, and do the work. "Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.'" (1 Chronicles 28:20)

6) "For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. They will be protected forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.” (Psalm 37:28)

7) "For the LORD will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance." (Psalm 94:14)

8) "The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the LORD will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them." (Isaiah 41:17)

9) "I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them." (Isaiah 42:16)

10) "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'” (Hebrews 13:5)

Finally, understand this

When you pray to receive Jesus, He comes to live inside of you. Everywhere you go, He is ever present with you. That is a wonderful promise that should bring you great assurance and comfort.

“Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?” (1 Cor. 3:16-23)

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Prov. 4:23 NIV)

The heart is regarded as the center of a person's thoughts and emotions.

In both the Old Testament and the New Testament the word “heart” is used to refer to the whole of the innermost part of the human, NOT merely the emotions. The heart regarded as the center of a person's thoughts and emotions, especially love or compassion.

The Biblical word “heart,” is the inner aspect of a man, made of three parts: mind, will, and emotions.

Everything you do flows from your heart

Believers are instructed to, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.” (Proverbs 4:23–26 NIV)

Guarding your heart

When Solomon, who wrote this passage, refers to guarding the heart, he really means the inner core of a person, the thoughts, feelings, desires, will, and choices that make that person who he/she is. The Bible tells us that our thoughts often dictate who we become (Proverbs 23:7; 27:19). The mind of a man reflects who he really is, not simply his actions or words. That is why God examines the heart of a man, not simply his outward appearance and what he appears to be (1 Samuel 16:7).

“So get rid of your old self, which made you live as you used to — the old self that was being destroyed by its deceitful desires. Your hearts and minds must be made completely new, and you must put on the new self, which is created in God’s likeness and reveals itself in the true life that is upright and holy.” (Eph. 4:22-24)

God grows us one step at a time

Even though God could work a miracle and change us quickly, He usually works with us slowly and changes us gradually, a little bit at a time. That's how Jesus worked in developing the lives of His disciples and that's how God allowed the Israelites to take over the Promised Land “little by little” so they wouldn’t be overwhelmed (Deut. 7:22).

Both negative and positive habits develop slowly over time

You don't get out of shape instantly, physically or mentally, and you don't get into good shape instantly either. I realized this fact when my doctor told me I was pre-diabetic and must lose weight. It had taken me a long time to gain the weight and to lose it would also take time. So, I developed a plan that took a year and a half to lose 60 lbs. It was slow and the changes were in small increments. But I accomplished it.

Good character habits take time to develop

To develop the habits of Christlike character you must practice them over a longtime. Your character is the sum total of your habits. You can’t claim to be kind unless you are habitually kind. Your habits define your character. There are no instant habits. Paul urged Timothy, “Practice these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress.” (1 Tim. 4:15)

I am taking a few days to share healing verses, one each day, to help you build up your faith for healing. The Bible says, “Faith comes from hearing and hearing from the word of God.” (Rom. 10:17). You may need healing for yourself or for someone else. There are many faith-building examples of healing in the Bible. Here’s one for today.

"When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: 'He Himself took our infirmities And bore our sicknesses.'” (Matt. 8:16-17)

I am taking a few days to share healing verses, one each day, to help you build up your faith for healing. The Bible says, “Faith comes from hearing and hearing from the word of God.” (Rom. 10:17). You may need healing for yourself or for someone else. There are many faith-building examples of healing in the Bible. Here’s one for today.

"And the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all." (Luke 6:19)

I am taking a few days to share healing verses, one each day, to help you build up your faith for healing. The Bible says, “Faith comes from hearing and hearing from the word of God.” (Rom. 10:17). You may need healing for yourself or for someone else. There are many faith-building examples of healing in the Bible. Here’s one for today.

“Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord." (James 5:14)

I am taking a few days to share healing verses, one each day, to help you build up your faith for healing. The Bible says, “Faith comes from hearing and hearing from the word of God.” (Rom. 10:17). You may need healing for yourself or for someone else. There are many faith-building examples of healing in the Bible. Here’s one for today.

“And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” (Mark 16:17-18)

I am taking a few days to share healing verses, one each day, to help you build up your faith for healing. The Bible says, “Faith comes from hearing and hearing from the word of God.” (Rom. 10:17). You may need healing for yourself or for someone else. There are many faith-building examples of healing in the Bible. Here’s one for today.

“O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. (Ps 30:2 ESV)

I am taking a few days to share healing verses, one each day, to help you build up your faith for healing. The Bible says, “Faith comes from hearing and hearing from the word of God.” (Rom. 10:17). You may need healing for yourself or for someone else. There are many faith-building examples of healing in the Bible. Here’s one for today.

“Then great multitudes came to Him, having with them the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others; and they laid them down at Jesus’ feet, and He healed them.” (Matt. 15:30)