"Please bless John and Linda"

I worked a 12-hr shift which began at 7pm tonight. That meant I wasn't able to
have my regular devotional time. I am taking my break at work right now and doing my Bible reading online. The readings are from Isaiah 40 and 41 in the Old Testament and Ephesians 1 in the New Testament. There are many rich verses found in these portions. I'm thinking of John and Linda right now in this difficult time they're in. "Lord, please assure them of Your love, Your Presence, Your power at work within them giving them the strength they need to carry on."

I've included some wonderful verses from my reading.

Look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars? He brings them out like an army, one after another, calling each by its name. Because of his great power and incomparable strength, not a single one is missing. How can you say the Lord does not see your troubles? Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

For I hold you by your right hand— I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.

I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.