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 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."
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.
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.
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.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
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.
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people.
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.
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.
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.
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
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.
You shall be blessed above all peoples. There shall not be male or female barren among you or among your livestock.
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.
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.