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Here is the next set of God is with us verses.
NT 4 times that I have found so far where God says He is with us.
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matt:28:20
Little children, yet a little while I am with you. John 13:33a
Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. Acts 18:9-10
Let your conversation be without covetiousness; and be content with such things as you have: for he has said, I will never leave the nor forsake thee Heb 13:5.

Worth thinking about

Here is the next set of God’s promise to "be with thee" verses.
I need to revise my statement about the promises.In the bible where God says He is "with Thee." I have now discovered there are 18 in the OT and 4 in the NT.

And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, 1 Kings. 11:38.
Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. 1 Chron. 28:20.
But now thus saith the LORD that created thee,... and he that formed thee,... Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: Isa. 43:1-3a.

I've been doing a bible search on the subject of God being with us. I thought I would share the verses over two or three days for you to enjoy and meditate on and gain comfort from.
God promises to "be with thee"
16 times. In the OT 15 in the NT 1.
Sometimes these are specific to a person that God is talking to but the larger principle is applicable to us and the fact that God takes the time to remind some of his strongest leaders that he is with them. Let's me and you know that it's okay to constantly encourage our hearts with that promise.

Be with thee
And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of. Gen. 28:15.
And he said, Certainly I will be with thee. Exo. 3:12.
Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say. Exo. 4:12. Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God. Exo. 18:19.
And he said, my presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest Exo, 33:14.
For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing. Deut. 2:7.
Be strong and of a good courage, fear, not nor be afraid of them: For the Lord thy God, He it is that doth go with thee. He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them: and I will be with thee. Deut. 31:6, 8, 23b.
as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only the LORD thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses. Josh. 1:5b. 17.
they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee. Josh. 3:7.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Ps. 23:1-6 Leave your orphans behind, I will keep them alive; And let your widows trust in Me. Jer. 49:11. "I will also raise up shepherds over them and they will tend them; and they will not be afraid any longer, nor be terrified, nor will any be missing," declares the Lord. Jer. 23:4.

Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you," so that we confidently say, "The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?" Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Grace be with you all. Heb. 13:5-8, 15-16 20-21, 25.

7 questions to ask your child at the end of a day are below.

These will encourage a growth mindset and develop their sense of self, other, and God awareness. As well as deepen your relationship and understanding of each other. They are based off of the prinsiples found in
Philipians 4:8-9 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you."

The questions.
1. What was one positive thing that happened today?
This teaches to always look for positives first.

2. What was one mistake that happened and what did you learn from it today?
Failures and mistakes happen but don't have to do you. They help you learn.

3. Who were you proud of today?
This helps them focus on the positive contributions of others.

4. What is one thing you could have made better today?
This helps us to always be looking for ways to improve the world around us.

5. Who did you help today? And why or how?
This builds kindness and thinking practically of ways to help others.

6. What was the most interesting thing that you learned today?
This generates and fuels, curiosity, exploration and discovery.

7. What is some new thing you would like to try?

This fosters a desire to take on new challenges and develops the courage to problem solve something new.

"Comfort, O comfort My people," says your God. The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, In His arm He will gather the lambs And carry them in His bosom; He will gently lead the nursing ewes. Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been declared to you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, Yet those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. Isa. 40:1, 8, 11, 21-22, 28-31.

For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matt. 6:25, 30, 32-34. He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 🙏🏼