They will see Jesus, the glory of the Lord, the splendor of our God. Strengthen the hands that are feeble, make firm the knees that are weak, say to those whose hearts are frightened: "Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, He comes to save you; sorrow and mourning will flee". Isaiah 35, 1-10 Jesus, come to strengthen me; help me to bring others the knowledge that we all should be strong and without fear because of You.
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