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1 " Alliances with other nations lead to bondage," Zechariah explained. "Joseph started out as Pharaoh's trusted advisor in Egypt, but later generations ended up as slaves. And wasn't it Ahaz's so-called alliance with Assyria that led to our present slavery? "
― Lynn Austin , Song of Redemption (Chronicles of the Kings, #2)
2 " You pray. And you allow the Lord to be your strength. Remember the Lord doesn't give you strength. He is your strength. "
3 " Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. "
4 " It’s too easy to believe in our own importance when we’re surrounded by our own creations all day. "
5 " When we feel unworthy in His presence it’s because we glimpse His holiness. "
6 " As long as you continue to seek Him, son, your love will continue to grow. And as you express your love for Him through obedience, He’ll reveal more of himself to you. "
7 " You can never out-give God. Don’t ever forget that. "
8 " Love for God is never instant. It has to grow and mature just like any other kind of love. The struggle is always with our will. "
9 " The only way to grow in faith is to put your faith to the test. You must place yourself in His hands and let Him prove himself faithful. Unless you make up your mind to trust Him, you’ll never know that Yahweh is faithful. "
10 " His questions will make his faith stronger in the end. "
11 " Then rely on your judgment and forget all this.” Zechariah scooped up the scroll with a sweep of his hand. “But don’t try to do both. It won’t work. Either your faith in God is absolute, or it’s worthless. There’s no way to compromise. "
12 " Love will require mutual trust, opening your hearts and lives to each other. It takes work to build a true relationship. The same is true of Yahweh. "
13 " You see, here’s the word for man—and the word for woman. All the letters are the same except for these two. And if you put those two letters together, they form the name of God. If you share a love for each other and for God, His presence will dwell in your midst. "
14 " 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.’” “Amen, "
15 " When you’re surrounded by enemies, don’t rely on man-made fortifications or military power. Trust God. "
16 " understand. I understand.” She was only dimly aware that it wasn’t Hezekiah holding her, but his "
