Remain inward with Me . . . especially during the storms. Paul did not speak externally as much as he did internally to me. He did not listen externally as much as he did internally. He expected the trials without dread, because he expected My Loving Presence, which far outweighs the impact of the trial. Be calm and quiet. The summer of My Presence is here now. Be still and know I Am God . . . your God . . . your Friend, Father, and Husband.
- Colossians 2:7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [separate you from profane things, make you pure and wholly consecrated to God]; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved sound and complete [and found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah). Faithful is He Who is calling you [to Himself] and utterly trustworthy, and He will also do it [fulfill His call by hallowing and keeping you].
- 1Thessalonians 4-14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will also bring with Him through Jesus those who have fallen asleep [in death].a