As I closed out of my work computer yesterday, I realized that it was a special moment. In the closing of my work laptop, I closed a chapter of my life. When I open the laptop on Monday morning, a new chapter will begin. Now, am I ready for this new chapter? I believe I am!

In thinking about next week and additional job, I wanted to find a few verses of Scripture to keep before me as this new adventure begins. I thought I’d share them with you today. Maybe they are verses you can take hold of as well. At any rate, God’s Word holds many promises and words of encouragement for each moment of each day. I know I will benefit in being reminded of them.

“In him we live, and move and have our being.” (Acts 17:28 – NIV)

“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Joshua 1:5b – NIV)

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:27-28 – NIV)

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43:19 – NIV)

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassion never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23 – NIV)

“I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Make of heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2 – NIV)

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3 – NIV)

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7 – NIV)

“God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7 – NIV)

“Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your hands be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.” (Ecclesiastes 11:6 – NIV)

These are my top ten verses to remember for this next week. I pray that you have found a little nugget to encourage you as well. Above all, I pray this prayer for each of us today.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26 – NIV)

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna