The mind of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning and persuasiveness to his lips. —Proverbs 16:23—Amplified
May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together—spirit, soul, and body—and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he’ll do it! —1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 —The Message Bible
And I keep praying that this faith we hold in common keeps showing up in the good things we do, and that people recognize Christ in all of it. —Philemon 1:6 —The Message Bible
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. —Colossians 4:2
Love the Lord your God, obey Him, and remain faithful to Him. For He is your life. —Deuteronomy 30:20a
And let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant. —Psalm 35:27
My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense — Jesus Christ the Righteous One. —1 John 2:1
Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. —Hebrews 10:35-36
We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. —Romans 5:3-4
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. —Romans 15:7
Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. —Psalms 90:12
This is what the Lord says, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. —Isaiah 43:16 and 18-19
[Jesus said,] “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. —John 16:33
[Jesus said,] “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. —Matthew 11:28
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not corrupt and thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. —Matthew 6:19-20
