What is the meaning of Psalm 34 4?

Psalm 34:4 Explains. As we seek God, God answers us. He delivers us, Taking away all our fears.
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What does the assurance of things hoped for mean?

Faith, according to the unnamed writer of the New Testament letter to the Hebrews, is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things unseen. It's as good a definition as any, although the object of the faith is essential.
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What does Cease striving and know that I am God mean?

We can't control a lot of things that we try, everyday, to control. Which is why God tells us to cease striving. That's the perfect description of what we do when we try to control every outcome, every thought someone has of us, every thing that happens to someone we love. It's futile.
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What does it mean to rely upon God?

Relying on God is the process of telling yourself that you don't have all the answers and committing yourself to prayer when faced with frustrating situations. It requires trusting that God not only cares but is real and able to make a tangible difference in your life.
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Why is it important to depend on God?

God is with us every step of the way. It is important to rely on God and to remember that He is always with us. God provides help when we need it and in the ways we need it most. Sometimes He even provides help in ways we didn't even know we needed.
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The Power of Prayer to Deliver You from Fear (Psalm 34:4)



How do you trust and rely on God?

Tangible Ways to Trust Him
  1. Actively cast your cares on Him. ...
  2. Plug into God's Word everyday. ...
  3. Walk in obedience to Him. ...
  4. Find security and confidence in Him alone. ...
  5. Wait on the Lord and renew your hope.
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How do I stop striving?

Carve out areas of your life where you are not striving.

Allow intervals in which you do nothing, think nothing, and plan nothing. Your mind will be refreshed and renewed in the absence of strain. Only He can replenish what the world takes from you. You will emerge stronger, braver, and more loving than before.
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When God says be still What does that mean?

Today in church our pastor taught on the Bible scripture, “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10. “Be still' means to stop striving, stop fighting, relax. It also means to “put your hands down”. Sometimes we put our hands up to defend ourselves from all that life can bring our way.
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How can I be still and wait on God?

Here are nine ways we can practice biblical waiting.
  1. Acknowledging God's sovereign control of all things. ...
  2. Coming to terms with our dependence upon God. ...
  3. Seeking spiritual strength from the Lord. ...
  4. Being patient and quiet. ...
  5. Refraining from needless fear and worry. ...
  6. Continuing to learn and obey God's commands.
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What does Assurance mean in the Bible?

Assurance, also known as the Witness of the Spirit, is a Protestant Christian doctrine that states that the inner witness of the Holy Spirit allows the Christian disciple to know that he or she is justified. Based on the writings of St.
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How is faith the substance of things hoped for?

1 Now afaith is the bsubstance of things choped for, the devidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders aobtained a good breport. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were aframed by the bword of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
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What does it mean to have faith like a mustard seed?

The parable of the mustard seed also describes how God's Kingdom grows in the life of each believer. When a person puts his trust in Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes to live within. This is similar to the mustard seed being planted in the ground. No one can see it from the outside, but it is within the believer.
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What does it mean that God is close to the brokenhearted?

God is suffering love. Suffering is down at the center of things, down where the meaning is. God is with the brokenhearted, and God can be brokenhearted at our rejection of him. There is nothing we experience that God has not endured in God's human life as Jesus.
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Who is Abimelech to David?

He is called Abimelech (meaning "father of the king") in the superscription of Psalm 34. It was probably this same king, or his son with the same name, described as "Achish, the son of Maoch", to whom David reappeared a second time at the head of a band of 600 warriors.
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What does it mean to fear the Lord?

Fear of God may refer to fear itself, but more often to a sense of awe, and submission to, a deity. People subscribing to popular monotheistic religions for instance, might fear Hell and divine judgment, or submit to God's omnipotence.
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What does it mean God is in control?

Is God really in control? Or did he just create all things, set them in motion, but out of his control? The Bible teaches that God's sovereignty is an essential aspect of who he is, that he has supreme authority and absolute power over all things. And yes he is very much active, despite our perplexity.
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How can I hear the voice of God?

How to practice listening prayer
  1. Come to God with your request for guidance. ...
  2. Wait in silence for God to speak for 10-12 minutes. ...
  3. Jot down any Scripture, songs, impressions, or pictures God gives you. ...
  4. Share how God spoke to you with your prayer partners and follow God's will.
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How do you trust God's timing?

God's word has never failed and it never will. You can trust his timing because if he gave you a promise, he intends to follow through no matter how long it takes. He didn't make a mistake when he made you a promise. It was deliberate and intentional.
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What does striving mean in the Bible?

intransitive verb. 1 : to devote serious effort or energy : endeavor strive to finish a project. 2 : to struggle in opposition : contend.
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How do we trust God in difficult times?

The Best Way. The best way to learn about trusting the Lord in difficult times is to go to the promises of God. God's Word is loaded with promises that teach us about having faith in God during hard times. He tells us to not worry, to pray, and He will give us peace like you can't imagine.
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How do you praise God in difficult times?

God already knows your heart, so if you don't feel like praising Him, tell Him, but praise Him anyway. Verbalize your praise. Praise is meant to be heard. Don't praise Him silently, praise Him openly and verbally.
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How can you improve your relationship with God?

So, how should you begin to develop a deeper relationship with God?
  1. Spend time with him through prayer and by reading his word. ...
  2. Talk to God everywhere. ...
  3. Develop a relationship with others. ...
  4. Listen to God's voice and practice obedience to his word. ...
  5. Be Willing to Trust Him with your heart.
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Why is it important that we trust and depend on God?

God knows everything we are going through at this very moment and everything we will go through in the future. He knows the best way to handle every situation so we get the best possible outcome and we need to trust him with that. We need to follow his path and trust that he knows best, because he does.
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Why do we need to focus on God?

We must remember that God is completely aware of what is going on, and He promises strength and guidance for His people. We need to learn how to listen for His voice, and then to do what He says. The first thing that He will ask any of us, of course, is if we have accepted His Son Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
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