Christ with me,

Christ before me,

Christ behind me,

Christ in me,

Christ beneath me,

Christ above me,

Christ on my right,

Christ on my left,

Christ when I lie down,

Christ when I sit down,

Christ when I arise,

Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,

Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,

Christ in every eye that sees me,

Christ in every ear that hears me. -St. Patrick

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

#stpatricksday #stpatrick #faith #hope #wisdom #life #liveforGod #freedom #Christian #ChristIsAll

#ashepherdsheart

#Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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The best way to fall asleep is to talk to God!

#prayer #prayerchangesus #restwell #Jesus #jesuslovesyou #restwellinJesus #sleep #talktoGod #GodIsGood #ashepherdsheart #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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ilmaciste: Nice :)

risen_light: Super sweet!

ashepherdsheart: Thank you @risen_light

A Prayer for When We Battle Anxiety:

ashepherdsheart.blogspot.com/2016/03/a-prayer-for-when-we... (Or, go to link in the bio and you'll find the prayer there.) Remember this: Being anxious doesn't do anything for you but having faith in God, abiding in His Word and constant prayer does!

#ashepherdsheart #prayer #prayerchangesus #GODISGOOD #anxiety #Bible #walkbyfaith #Christian #freedom #abide #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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osmpoulsen5: One of my first "go to" scriptures!!

ashepherdsheart: That's wonderful @osmpoulsen5! Thanks for sharing friend! :)

Sisters... Remember Whose daughter you are!

#youaregodsdaughter #treasured #beloved #daughter #of #TheKing #truebeauty #Jesus #HolySpirit #Bible #Jesus #walkbyfaith #freedom #free #Christian #ReadYourBible #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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theshimmerproject: 👏

osmpoulsen5: Beautiful 😊 sometimes you forget

ashepherdsheart: Yes, Amen @osmpoulsen5! Blessings

Truth! It's hard enough to steer our own lives sometimes and keep it all together! Help others where you can but focus on You! Your growth and life.

#character #faith #hope #trust #wisdom #truth #life #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #ashepherdsheart

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risen_light: Super sweet!

God's loves never fails!

His love endures forever!

#HeLovesYou #Hisloveenduresforever #ashepherdsheart #faith #bible #oregon #Portland #europe #asia #africa #australia #newzealand #usa #Russia #southamerica #canada #northamerica #Jesus #Christian #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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ashepherdsheart: @naomi.noel Amen! Yes ma'am. The truth! :)

When the word won't come or you don't know how to pray...don't worry! The Holy Spirit intercedes for you! Romans 8:26-27

Here's A Here's a Monday morning prayer.... Go to the link in the bio above to find the post titled "A Prayer For When We Have No Words To Pray"

#prayer #prayerchangesus #praywithoutceasing #Bible #Godsword #scripture #wisdom #truth #life #hope #faith #joy #peace #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #ashepherdsheart

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lost_n_god_: Amen

God doesn't always

give us what We WANT

because HE KNOWS

exactly what We NEED!

#Heisforyou #HeIsSovereign #Heisyourshelter #HeKnowsWhatYouNeed #Christian #BibleStudy #Bible #Jesus #walkbyfaith #freedom #free #want #need #HeKnows #ashepherdsheart #love #truth #wisdom #life #hope #trust #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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Amen! Prayer / Talking to God always changes things! Pray it out as a first response!

#prayer #prayerchangesus #prayerwarrior #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #ashepherdsheart (special thanks to @kiwis.art for the use of this background pic.)

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kauffmangail: Amen

And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

Galatians 5:24

Do you put God first? Are you crucifying your passions and desires for His Kingdom and glory and your good?

#ashepherdsheart #Christian #BibleStudy #Bible #Jesus #jesuslovesyou #encouragement #wisdom #life #truth #prayer #freedom #TheWord #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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When life gives

you waves...learn to surf!

We have the best "surf" instructor to help us surf the trials of life via Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit! Ride the waves knowing no matter how rough the water is He'll be right there with you! :) #GodIsGood #GodIsInControl #GodIsNear #ashepherdsheart (Picture of surf board and VW via Google Image Search Licensed for non-commercial use) #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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Amen! He is our only hope!

#Heisforyou #HeIsSovereign #Heisyourshelter #Heisyourhope #hope #faith #truth #trust #wisdom #life #love #bible #Godsword #scripture #ashepherdsheart #Jesus #jesuslovesyou #encouragement #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes (special thanks to @kiwis.art for the use of this background pic.)

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maria_isabel_xo: <3

ashepherdsheart: Many Blessings @maria_isabel_xo!

kauffmangail: Amen ⚘

Alcohol leaves you breathless.

Drugs leave you senseless.

Evil leaves you heartless.

Death Leaves you lifeless.

But Jesus Won't leave you...

Regardless!

#HeWillNeverLeaveOrForsakeYou

#ashepherdsheart #Christian #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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naturalyz: Nice Post!

Remember This: Just because some people are “too important” (they think) for their own good

and fail to see your importance, it doesn’t mean

you aren’t important or of no value or worth!

Let me tell it to you straight:

YOU DO MATTER!

YOU ARE OF VALUE!

YOU ARE OF EXTREME WORTH!

In Sum, as hard as it may be - pay no attention

to the ignorance of others who are self-absorbed

and fail to see your worth!

#ashepherdsheart #faith #bible #oregon #Portland #europe #asia #africa #australia #newzealand #usa #Russia #southamerica #canada #northamerica #Jesus #Christian #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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ashwinie_91: The Lord knows I really needed this reminder today! 😊 @ashepherdsheart

ashepherdsheart: God knows just what we need doesn't He? @ashwinie_91! Blessings!

abundancecrew: Abundância!

Amen! We can spend our entire lives studying and abiding in God's Word, and we should, but our knowledge at the end of our time on earth will only be a drop in a bucket for all we can know about the mighty expanse of God's Word. Reading and studying His Word is a privilege... Don't ever quit as He's provided everything we need to navigate this gift of life He's given us and with that and most importantly, the ability to get to know His heart more...know Him more through abiding in His Word!

#godsword #wisdom #knowledge #truth #love #map #direction #abide #abiding #studying #free #ashepherdsheart #hope #faith #Christian #spurgeon #GodIsInfinite #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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alisabia: Good shot!

lighttakesthetree: So nice!

When you pray, remember to talk

openly, honestly and confidently

from the heart to God, then listen

to Him as He speaks to you:

-Through His Word

-Through His Holy Spirit

-Through mature Christians

-Through the trials of life

#GodLovesYou #GodIsGood #Heislistening #prayer #prayerchangesus

#ashepherdsheart #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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Pass this encouragement on to someone today: "Prayer is very important so don't give up! Keep On PUSHing through! (P.U.S.H. - Pray Until Something Happens)" -rlk

Please go to the link in the bio above and visit ashepherdsheart.org to see the brief prayer post about PUSHing through!

#prayer #prayerchangesus #praywithoutceasing #PUSH #quotes #quote #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #bible #Godsword #scripture #wisdom #truth #life #hope #faith #joy #peace #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #ashepherdsheart #instafollow #hesharesthetruth #facts

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ashepherdsheart: @crownofbeauti 🙌

ashepherdsheart: @gdoumanian thanks and be blessed! Pass it on!

ashepherdsheart: @eliss_wonderland thanks! Pass this encouragement on to someone else today! Blessings

kauffmangail: Amen!

Hear me when I say that you and I don't have to have it all together! God is your strength! Our real or perceived weaknesses are where God shows us all the more that He is powerful and He is our strength. Give your weaknesses to Him and let Him be strong for you!

Read 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:13 and 2 Corinthians 11:30 and take what God says to heart!

#HisStrengthIsPerfect #weakness #weaknesses #bible #Godsword #scripture #wisdom #truth #life #hope #faith #joy #peace #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #ashepherdsheart

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worshipradio247: Amen and Amen 😇

ashepherdsheart: Amen @worshipradio247

zoey_beg: Lovely post

ashepherdsheart: Thank you and many Blessings @zoey_beg! 😀

Love that seeks value or creates value...which are you?

#lovematters #loveoneanother #love #life #hope #faith #joy #peace #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #createvalue #give #ashepherdsheart

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errikalee: Be blessed!

businessandsuccess: Love it!

killcancertogether: Together we can Kill Cancer!! Follow me guys and support the cause @killcancertogether

In life we have regrets about the past or maybe even the present sometimes, however, you and I can and should lay all of these things down at the feet of Jesus and look forward to the future. It's time to stop living in the past and move forward trusting God with your present and future!

#Heisforyou #HeIsSovereign #Heisyourshelter #Heiswithyou #GodIsGood #GodIsInControl #Godiswithyou #Hiswaysarebetter #truth #wisdom #life #scripture #bible #Godsword #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #bible #Godsword #scripture #wisdom #future #plan #past #pastisthepast #grow #learn #fearnot #future #plan #encouragement #encourage #ashepherdsheart

A blessing for my sisters in Christ:

(Tag a sister who needs to hear and receive this!) May the Lord bless you and protect you.

May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.

May the Lord show His favor and give you His Peace.

-Numbers 6:24-26

Sister, May the Lord richly bless you as you seek Him with everything that is within you as His beautiful and treasured daughter! Keep shining out His light and you truly live as a daughter, princess and warrior for Christ for His kingdom and glory! May you always honor Christ and honor, uphold and proclaim His Word! May you seek to make His name great! May you live out the great Commission! May you prosper in everything you put your hands to for Him! May you be blessed with good health! May you be blessed by being loved, honored and encouraged by the family and friends in your life! May you be blessed by having meaningful and enjoyable work to do! May you always cling to Him and live in His strength always! In Jesus name I pray, Amen!

Be blessed!

Blessings in Christ,

Bro rlk

#ashepherdsheart #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #blessing #beblessed #scripture #bible #hesharesthetruth #love #honor #respect #worthy #quote #quotes #family #familyinChrist

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Read His Instructions! :)

(And follow & live by them)

#bible #Godsword #scripture #devotional #abideinHisWord #devotionallife #wisdom #truth #life #hope #faith #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #quote #quotes #instructions #direction #hesharesthetruth #ashepherdsheart #instafollow

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dannytyoutube: @dannytillotson 🙋

You no longer need to live in fear! Jesus is with you... Give it all over to Him! Other people's views of you will change as they are conditional but Jesus' view of you will never change as He loves you unconditionally! Break free from the chains in Jesus name!

#Heisforyou #HeIsSovereign #Heisyourshelter #Heiswithyou #GodIsGood #faith #hope #love #truth #Christian #freedom #chains #prison #wisdom #freedom #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #quote #quotes #hesharesthetruth #ashepherdsheart

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osmpoulsen5: Definitely one of the biggest tricks/lies of the devil...

ashepherdsheart: @osmpoulsen5 so true.

If God is for you...(and He is!) That's all you need to know!

#passiton

#Heisforyou #HeIsSovereign #GodIsGood #Godisforyou #Heisyourshelter #Heiswithyou #faith #hope #trust #wisdom #truth #love #life #Christian #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #ashepherdsheart

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popshoplive: Yes.

juanbendana: amazing!

The Struggle is Real... But so is God!

#Heisforyou #HeIsSovereign #Heisyourshelter #Heiswithyou #ashepherdsheart #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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abundancecrew: 💙🎥🌀

A large part of my aim through A Shepherd's Heart is to help encourage, inspire and build you up in your day-to-day journey with Jesus Christ!

I want to do what I can to help you grow still more in Him. I also want to build a true sense of community as journey together (as much as is possible via these virtual platforms)! 😀

With this in mind... I need Your help!

I'm always looking for scripture, quotes and other content to share with you.

So, if you have a favorite scripture or quote, or you run across one in your personal studies... I invite you to share it with me! Shoot me a message here through Instagram Direct and If I create something based on what you share - I'll give you a shout out! :) Lastly, thanks for your time and I can always use your prayers!

Blessings in Christ always,

Your brother and servant in Christ,

Randolph Koch (Please follow @ashepherdsheart and pass this message on)

#ashepherdsheart #help #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #GodIsGood #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #bible #Godsword #scripture #wisdom #truth #life #hope #faith #joy #peace #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower

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4yourcity: Brilliant! Best one so far!

ashepherdsheart: Thank you @4yourcity. Don't know that it's brilliant :) but I definitely want to do what I can to encourage Others in their faith and walk with Jesus.

bonkmusic: 😀 ✊ thanks alot for helping me get encouraged! ✌

ashepherdsheart: Thank and many blessings @bonkmusic! Humbled by your encouragement!

There are so many people operating in fear...especially right now. The fear is coming from what they hear and see from others including the media.

People are fanning the flames of fear instead of operating with and in faith, hope and love.

They are putting their faith and hope in shifting things instead of the everlasting love of the Father.

Let's all do our part to not fan the flames of fear but fan the flames of faith instead! May our lives burn with hope and may we be agents of peace in Jesus name.

Lastly don't allow yourself to be sucked into fear.

#fearnot #peace #faith #love #hope #NoFear #Jesus #HolySpirit #encouragement #encourage #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #ashepherdsheart

An example of Grace is when someone hurts you and you try to understand their situation instead of trying to hurt them back.

#grace #loveoneanother #love #ashepherdsheart

Special thanks to @coolbreezelime for the use of this pic.

#ashepherdsheart

#Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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risen_light: Outstanding!

... Be Still and know that I am God.... Psalm 46:10

#bible #Godsword #scripture #ashepherdsheart #bestill #beautyofcreation #beautiful #nature #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #hope #faith #joy #peace #truth #life #wisdom #trustHim #trust #bestill #facts

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I pray that the door to freedom has been opened and the shackles of sin that once bound you have been removed thanks to God's gift of salvation! May you celebrate the One who opened the doors of your prison cell Who entered this world, His first Advent/coming as a baby. Merry Christmas! Praise God for His free gift of salvation! He came to set you free! Celebrate Christmas with a renewed hope and joy with this knowledge!

#ashepherdsheart #Christmas #merrychristmas #advent #prisonersetfree #hope #faith #joy #peace #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #encouragement #encourage #pixlr #DietrichBonhoeffer

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Proverbs 30:5 ESV

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13 ESV

Allow God and His Word to be your strength. Don't forsake His Word,rather, abide in it and allow His wisdom to saturate your life!

#Godsword #scripture #Bible #wisdom #ashepherdsheart #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #ashepherdsheart

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sherry2287: Nice click.

ashepherdsheart: Blessings @sherry2287

“I would maintain that thanks are

the highest form of thought,

and that gratitude is happiness

doubled by wonder.” G.K. Chesterton

Happy Thanksgiving!

#thanksgiving

#thankfulness

#gratitude

#ashepherdsheart #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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Happy Friday!

We cannot earn our salvation however, as believers we exercise our faith with the work He's prepared for us to do. We step out in faith and instead of sitting idle and waiting for something to happen, many times He hands us a "shovel". :) Don't be afraid to step out and do what it is He is calling you to do in faith! (Read Ephesians 2:8-10 & James 2:14-26)

Many blessings in Christ,

rlk

#faith #hope #trust #wisdom #life #love #truth #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower#scripture #bible #walkbyfaith #quote #quotes #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #ashepherdsheart #FF #instafollow

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myblogforjesus: Amen! Love this! Haha

ashepherdsheart: Lol. :) Many blessings @myblogforjesus! 😀

mavericksevenmedia: Awesome post

faithinspires_: Pretty sweet

Don't be a faker!

Heavenly Father, Please protect us from false teachers, false followers of Christ and false "friends". Help us to have discernment and help us to guard our hearts. I know that Jesus faced all these and more and as imperfect followers it really hurts sometimes. It gets hard to continually put ourselves out there for others as friends, only to end up used and sometimes abused. Regarding teachers help us to quickly see through the lens of Your Word the falsehood as You instruct us to test the spirits in all things and to be on the alert as the evil is like a lion looking for someone to devour! Help us to pray against all these things so that we do not become preyed upon! Help us to uphold and rightly teach Your Word. Help us to also be faithful servants and loyal, true and faithful friends to those You place in our lives and in turn, may we have and find loyal, true and faithful friends in return. Help us to not be fake ourselves but honest and true. Help us to continually seek You and Your Holy Spirit's guidance in all these things. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

#dontbefake #nofalsehood #nofakefriends #nofalseteachers #fake #faker

#Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #faith #truth #wisdom #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #ashepherdsheart

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Once we realize life isn't all about us, God can begin to use us in great ways.

#ashepherdsheart #helpuslord #notaboutus #allaboutjesus #allaboutothers #life #wisdom #hope #faith #truth #GodIsGood #Christian #BibleStudy #Bible #Jesus #walkbyfaith #notbysite #freedom #serve #free #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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instagram.com/carl.schuster: love

diego_fo_life_1325: Amen

Happy Resurrection Sunday! He is Risen! Praise be to His Holy name!

Live and walk in the power and strength of His Resurrection!

#resurrectionSunday #savior #resurrection #easter #ashepherdsheart #faith #hope #love #salvation #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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Through every storm and circumstance! Through every joy and victory! Keep praying no matter what!

1 Thessalonians 5:17

#ashepherdsheart #prayer #prayerchangesus #praywithoutceasing #Bible #walkbyfaith #Christian #freedom #free #Jesus #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth

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Don't say you'll go to jail for your faith when you won't even go to church for it!

You're a part of the Body of Christ so don't blow off your involvement in the community of believers. God wants you to be actively engaged in the Body and the Body needs you and you need them! No matter what... Actively live out your faith!

#faith #hope #trust #wisdom #truth #life #Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #ashepherdsheart

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sarahbogdanski: ;)

ashepherdsheart: Thank you for comment @sarahbogdanski :) Happy Friday!

..."the joy of the Lord is your strength." ~Nehemiah 8:10

#Christian #Christianity #ChristFollower #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #bible #Godsword #scripture #ashepherdsheart #Jesus #jesuslovesyou #encouragement #wisdom #truth #life #hope #faith #joy #peace

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statimllc: 💙

Focus on the Lord your God who is the Eternal One...instead of your problems. You can trust Him to provide the solution and way through any of the problems that you face!

#faith #hope #truth #wisdom #life #GodIsGood #Heisforyou #HeIsSovereign #Heisyourshelter #Heiswithyou #HeLovesYou #HeIsYourStrength #strength #encouragement #encourage #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #hesharesthetruth #quote #quotes #bible #Godsword #scripture #Bible #heart #mind #soul #strength #ashepherdsheart

Wisdom to consider when dealing with and working through loss.

#loss #wisdom #truth #life #hope #faith #inspirational #inspirationalquotes #inspire #quote #quotes #hesharesthetruth

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thisisknowmore: True words 💙

anthony_d_ross: 👌

instagram.com/melinda.richelle: love it! :)

ashepherdsheart: Blessings @thisisknowmore @anthony_d_ross and @melinda.richelle! Thank you for your comments!