Encouraging words

I've been reading through a couple of devotional books and thought I would share some of the verses that I found encouraging and comforting in light of my upcoming surgery. Maybe they will be comforting to someone else also.
Happy Easter!

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Joshua 1:9

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song."

Psalm 28:7

"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

Deuteronomy 31:8

"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge."

Psalm 62:8

"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

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

Psalm 46:1

"When I am afraid, I will trust in you."

Psalm 56:3

Excerpt from On the Highroad of Surrender by Frances J. Roberts:



Constancy

        My child, My love, My little one, do not let your heart be discouraged. I am nearer you than ever in the past. I have brought you up to a place of constancy, and I will hold you firm regardless of what you are feeling.

        You do not need always to see My face to know I am near. You may touch My hand by faith in moments when it is too dark to see anything. Never let darkness frighten you. My Spirit is everywhere...even in the darkness. You associate Me with joy and light, so that where there is sorrow or pain you question My nearness, and when you do this, you open a door to fear.

Psalm 139:12