He is at work in us:

        

            To will and to work for His good pleasure:

Philippians 2:13
13 for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

            Do you have a desire to do things for God? Do you put forth a lot of effort to find and do things for Him? That desire to work for His good pleasure was put there by Him when you were born again. It is not something that arises naturally inside mankind. Sure, we’re grateful He saved us, but let’s not go overboard. He not only gives you the desire to work for Him, He gives you the ability to get the job done. He is doing the work. That way we can’t brag … either of desiring to do His will or of having actually done it. He gets all the glory.

If you could hear God speak, I believe this is what He would say:

            "It is not up to you to live the Christian life; it is up to My Spirit. He will live My life in you as you allow Him to. He will give you the desire to obey My Word and to do My will. I will not leave you defenseless. I will give you more than enough to do what I have told you to do. As you trust in Me, I will show you the way to do what I have commanded you to do.”

            20. God is at work in me to give me the will to do His good pleasure. He also works in me to perform that will.

Keeps the one born of God:

1 John 5:18
18 We know that no one who is born of God sins; but He who was born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him.

            This word keeps doesn’t mean that God keeps us vs. throws us back like a too small fish. It means that He keeps watch over us and protects us. Because we are under the shadow of His wings, the enemy cannot touch us. To get to us he has to come through God, and God won’t let him harm us. However, if we get out from under God’s wings, then we are in harm’s way. It is then possible for the enemy to attack us. Now, this does not mean that anyone who is being attacked is sinning. That’s the same thing they believed in the Old Testament, “Master, who sinned, this man or his parents that he was born blind?” It simply means that we are asking for trouble when we leave God’s protective side.

If you could hear God speak, I believe this is what He would say:

            "My children whom I love with a love unfailing … do not fear what may come upon you; for I will keep watch over you to protect you. You are My child, and I want only the best for you. You are like your Father … for your Father watches over His Word to perform it, and so should you. You are My child, and your desire is to follow after Me. You need not fear the enemy or His devices; for I will keep you from His power and influence. You are Mine and you shall live you life unto Me in righteousness. You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

            19. I am born of God, therefore, He keeps me safe from all harm.

His ears attend to our prayers:

1 Peter 3:12
12 “… And His ears attend to their prayer,
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

            He is listening attentively when we pray towards Him. He hears us and then comes to our aid. It also says in Psalm 34:15 that His ears are open to our cry. So, whenever bad things come upon us, we can lift our voices to Him, and He will hear do whatever is necessary to help us.

If you could hear God speak, I believe this is what He would say:

            "My children, when you call upon Me, I will hear and will come to your aid. Do not think that I am too busy or do not care about you smallest need. For everything that concerns you is important to Me. For I love you with a love eternal and all encompassing. I will never turn away form your cry as long as you seek after Me. I will also face those who come against you. I will not let them come upon you unawares. If you listen to My voice, you will know the plans of the enemy. My plans for you are only good, and not ill.”

            18. His ears are always open to hear my prayers. He listens, and He responds.

His eyes are upon the righteous:

1 Peter 3:12
12 “For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous …

            If God’s eyes are upon us, then nothing can sneak up on us without God warning us. We need to always stay attuned to His speaking to us. He is ever watchful over us. He will send us aid even before it is needed. We just need to be sensitive to His directing our lives. It even says in Psalm 34:15 that His eyes are toward us, the righteous.

If you could hear God speak, I believe this is what He would say:

            "My children, My eyes are always upon you; for I watch over you day and night for your good and not for ill. I would have you know that My heart is ever towards you and that I will not allow the unrighteous to prevail over you as long as you trust in Me. I will keep watch over you by day and by night to ensure that you will be victorious in life. Trust in Me to watch over you. Rest in My promises and do not fear those that would oppose you.” 

            17. Through Jesus inside me, I am righteous. Therefore, God’s eyes are upon me.

God works for us:

            Who can be against us?

Romans 8:31
31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?

            God is on our side! He always works together with us to bring about what is best for His Kingdom and for us. So, if He is for us, who can be against us? One thing is for sure, it shouldn’t be His people. Of course, the enemy of our souls, the accuser of the brethren, is against us. We’re supposed to resist him. Remember that our warfare is not against flesh and blood but against those forces of the enemy that would attack us and God’s Kingdom. As long as we know whom we’re fighting, we can overcome. It’s not that person that is attacking us, but rather the forces of the enemy.

            Now we need to make sure that we don’t go too far in that direction. It is not always some demonic force that is influencing some person to afflict us. Sometimes it is just the flesh of that person that is not submitted to the Holy Spirit that is in operation. If so, we can rebuke the devil till the cows come home, and nothing will happen.

If you could hear God speak, I believe this is what He would say:

            "Do not think that you are alone My children. I am with you always. I am always on your side. I will work through you and for you if you allow Me to do so. Do not fear what man can do to you. He can do nothing as long as you walk in Me, and allow My Spirit to control your life. No power of the enemy can harm you while you are in My care.”

            16. God is for me. Therefore, no one or thing that matters can be against me. Since He is for me, I cannot fail!