Jeremiah 1:5-8  
“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. 
Before you were born I set you apart 
and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” 

“O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” 

The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” (NLT)

Jeremiah 1:19
“They will fight you, but they will fail. 
For I am with you, and I will take care of you. 
I, the Lord, have spoken!” (NLT)

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God’s guidance always includes God’s presence. We can say with bold assurance, “The LORD is my Shepherd. I have all that I need,” (Psalm 23:1). 

God’s guidance includes all that we need today. “Give us today our daily bread,” (Matthew 6:11).

God’s guidance includes all that we need forever. “Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ And he said to him, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” (Luke 23:42, 43)

Before I knew I had a need, God had already provided it. 

Whenever I discover there is something I lack that honors God and benefits others, God provides it.

Wherever this life leads me, and however my end may come, my destiny is superior to any I have ever known. The worst thing that will ever happen to me will lead me immediately to the best thing that will ever happen to me. 

My need: “I do not have what I need to face what is before me.”

God’s promise: “I will be with you.”

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I will live in the confidence of God’s presence and provision.

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Our Father, you are my Shepherd. You are all I need. Amen.