Cross Words

“God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent.
Has He said, and will He not do?
Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?
[Numbers 23:19 NKJV]

Today’s post is from Debbie Berry, who recently began a weblog with the name ‘Righteous Realism’. Though we do not know Debbie personally, we have corresponded with her regarding prayer requests in recent times. This is her most recent post, which was entitled ‘Characteristics of God’ and featured her Word Cross above. Debbie writes ...

“I have put together this scripture cross for us in hopes that it will serve as a helpful tool in bringing us to a deeper understanding of who God is. May it serve as a reminder to us just how much He loves us and wants us to gain the victory in Him. He is 100% for us! Please feel free to take a screen shot, save it, print it, use it, and give it to others to use. Blessings to all of you, my readers and co-labourer in Christ.”

He is Alpha and Omega - Rev 22:13
He is mighty to save - Zeph 3:17
He is always with us - Joshua1:9
He does not change - Malachi 3:6
He is faithful to forgive -1 John 1:9
There is none like Him - Isaiah 46:9
His love lasts forever - Psalm 106:1
He alone is God - Deuteronomy 4:35
His grace is sufficient - 2 Cor 12:9

He beckons us to come to him because he wants to give us rest - Matthew 11:28
He goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory -  Deut 20:4
He gives us peace that is so great that our minds cannot conceive it - Philippians 4:7
His word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him - Psalm 18:30
His word gives light and gives understanding to the simple - Psalm 119:130
He said that He would search for his sheep and seek them out - Ezekiel 34:11
He is light, and there is no darkness in him at all - John 1:5
​He is compassionate and won't turn his face from you if you return to him - 2 Chron 30:9

His ways are perfect - Psalm 18:30
God is jealous - Deuteronomy 4:24
​He is compassionate - 2 Chron 30:9
He gives garments of praise- Isa 61:3
He is slow to anger - Nahum 1:3
His truth is everlasting -Psalm 117:2
He dwells among us - Rev 21:3
He gives beauty for ashes - Isa 61:3
He is a refuge - Psalm 62:7
He is majestic in holiness - Ex 15:11
He fulfills his promises - Num 23:19
He gives joy for mourning - Isa 61:3
He gives grace and glory - Ps 84:11
He is great in mercy - Eph 2:4
He wants all to live - 2 Peter 3:9
He is merciful - Deuteronomy 4:31
He doesn't forsake you - Psalm 9:10
He rejoices over you -Zeph 3:17
He holds your right hand - Isa 41:13
He loved you first - 1 John 4:19
He is Sovereign - 2 Samuel 7:22
He is the builder of all - Heb 3:4
His glory rises upon you - Is 60:1
He is your vindicator - Ps 138:8
He has given us His Spirit - 1 Jo 4:13
He wipes away your tears - Rev 21:4

Debbie Berry: Born and raised in the heart of Vermont, I am known as a fun-loving, joyous, party-waiting-to happen. “If you can’t find happiness, make your own!” A sign that hangs in my residential home describes me perfectly. I am a poet, writer, and author. I mostly write fiction based on true events. A self-taught photographer, I have spent the last ten years creating stories from my pictures. With the birth of my grandchildren, I have used my God-given, child-like imagination, to capture not only fond memories of true events but also to demonstrate a life lesson for children and adults alike. Writing is my passion, as well as music, and photography.
Life is out there waiting for me to live it. To not do so is unspeakable to me. Quoting Danny Kaye, "Life is a canvas and I plan to throw as much paint on it as I can."

God comes in where my helplessness begins, that is the bedrock of entering the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are the poor in spirit.”

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