- Trust God to take care of me.
The Lord is my shepherd. Psalm 23:1a (ESV
God decided to give us life through the word of truth so we might be the most important of all the things he made. James 1:18 (NCV)
“Look at the birds! They don’t worry about what to eat—they don’t need to sow or reap or store up food—for your heavenly Father feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than they are.” Matthew 6:26 (TLB)
I can never forget you! I have written your name on the palms of my hands. Isaiah 49:16 (GN)
- Learn to be content.
I shall not want. Psalm 23:1b (ESV)
All of us should eat and drink and enjoy what we have worked for. It is God’s gift. Ecclesiastes 3:12 (GN)
… it is better to have only a little, with peace of mind, than be busy all the time … Ecclesiastes 4:6 (GN)
- Keep my career in check.
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. Psalm 23:2 (ESV)
Only someone too stupid to find his way home would wear himself out with work. Ecclesiastes 10:15 (GN)
You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the LORD your God. Exodus 20:9-10 (NLT)
- Rest in God’s peace.
He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 (ESV)
“What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?” Mark 8:36 (NIV)
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT)