Isaiah 43, verses 1-7.

These verses have a special place in my heart. I can't even begin to tell you how many times they have lifted me out of a dark place and given me hope.  I come back to this marked up page in my Bible daily. I guess I constantly need this reminder, but I don't think it's a bad thing. These words are so incredibly personal, and yet they're written to each one of us. It's amazing. To think that I have a God who loves me this much...and you do, too.

1 But now, thus says the LORD, your Creator, O Jacob,
          And He who formed you, O Israel,
          “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
          I have called you by name; you are Mine!

2 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
          And through the rivers, they will not overflow you.
          When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched,
          Nor will the flame burn you.

3 “For I am the LORD your God,
          The Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
          I have given Egypt as your ransom,
          Cush and Seba in your place.

4 “Since you are precious in My sight,
          Since you are honored and I love you,
          I will give other men in your place and other peoples in exchange for your life.

5 “Do not fear, for I am with you;
          I will bring your offspring from the east,
          And gather you from the west.

6 “I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’
          And to the south, ‘Do not hold them back.’
          Bring My sons from afar
          And My daughters from the ends of the earth,

7 Everyone who is called by My name,
          And whom I have created for My glory,
          Whom I have formed, even whom I have made.”


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