If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. The shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: 'The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!'"
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.
Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves have be
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
Therefore, my brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ
Rejoice in the Lord always, I say again, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weak
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!
Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is re
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth!
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.
Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Hol
For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not, I am the one who helps you."
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are co
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
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.
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing
Love is as strong as death, passion fierce as the grave. Its flames are blazing flames, a mighty fire. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it.
He has shown you what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and love mercy and walk humbly with your God.
If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother or sister, he is a liar. For whoever does not love his brother or sister, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.
For the Lord will not cast off forever, but, though he cause grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love.
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people.
And I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you.
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
You shall be blessed above all peoples. There shall not be male or female barren among you or among your livestock.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
In love, he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song, I give thanks to him.
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.
Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.'
And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.
The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.
I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you.
Let the righteous one rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him! Let all the upright in heart exult!
By wisdom, a house is built, and by understanding, it is established; by knowledge, the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bon
For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.
Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.
Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, lest you incur sin because of him.
And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.
And he said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
