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God will strengthen you

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Image via Wikipedia Image via Wikipedia "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God : I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." ( Isaiah 41:10 )   Verse two of " Jesus , Lover of My Soul" deals with life's trials and tribulations and begins by presenting our Savior as "our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" ( Psalm 46:1 ).   Other refuge have I none; Hangs my helpless soul on thee Leave, oh, leave me not alone; Still support and comfort me. All my trust on Thee is stayed, All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of Thy wing.   We may be helpless on our own, but in love He beckons us to "the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need" ( Hebrews 4:16 ). Our soul need not hang in jeopardy. "He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee . . . w