Many of us are currently walking through trials and although it can feel natural to want them to be over as soon as possible, there is something of eternal value that is happening as we remain faithful in the midst of them.  Today I'm sharing some wisdom that God has graciously shown me as we all move toward becoming wise women of God! Resources mentioned in this episode: Link to podcast episode search bar The Unhurried Homeschooler The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Heritage Defense (my.heritagedefense.org/access-the-vault) Our CPS Story The Excel Camp  College Alternative: Excel College Podcast Episode Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word Places I am speaking in 2024 Devotional Mentioned: Psalms for Everyday Living by David J. McKinley Podcast Episodes Mentioned:  The Sovereignty of God and the Problem of Sin in Our World Simple, Unhurried Word of God: God's Sovereignty Simple, Unhurried Word of God: God's Goodness Scriptures Mentioned: Gen. 3:1-6 Phil. 4:6,7 Proverbs 3:5-8 Isaiah 41:10 2 Corin. 4:17.18 Eph. 6:11-13 James 1:2-4 Scriptures to pray for God's provision, protection, power and presence: Provision Psalm 107:9 For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.   Luke 12:31 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.   Psalm 34:10 The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.   Psalm 84:11-12 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, How blessed is the man who trusts in You!   Psalm 84:11-12 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, How blessed is the man who trusts in You!   Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it. When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.   2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed;   Protection   Proverbs 19:21 There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.   Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.   Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Psalm 37:5,6  Commit your way to the Lord;trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.   Psalm 121:7-8 The LORD keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.   Psalm 121:3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.   Psalm 34:15-19 The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous     and his ears toward their cry. The face of the Lord is against those who do evil,     to cut off the memory of them from the earth. When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears     and delivers them out of all their troubles.  The Lord is near to the brokenhearted     and saves the crushed in spirit.  Many are the afflictions of the righteous,     but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Psalm 31:23 Love the LORD, all his faithful people! The LORD preserves those who are true to him, but the proud he pays back in full. Psalm 27:1 By David. The LORD delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The LORD protects my life! I am afraid of no one! Deuteronomy 31:6  Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. 1 John 5:18 We know that God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them.   Psalm 71:1-2 O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me and rescue me, for you do what is right. Turn your ear to listen to me, and set me free   Power Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.  Isaiah 41:10 For he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we can confidently say, ’The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’” Hebrews 13:5b-6 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:   Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Psalm 46:1-3 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. Psalm 55:22 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. Psalm 91:1-2   Presence Matthew 28:20 “Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Isaiah 43:2 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Psalm 145:18 “The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 73:23-24 “Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward, you will receive me to glory.” 1 Kings 8:57 “The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers. May he not leave us or forsake us.” Genesis 28:15 “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” 1 Peter 3:12 “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Proverbs 15:3 “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Exodus 33:14 “And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Zephaniah 3:17 “The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”