All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation ~1 Peter 1:3

But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light ~1 Peter 2:9

Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you ~Isaiah 46:4

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all ~2 Corinthians 13:14

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith ~Galatians 6:10

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble ~1 Peter 3:8

Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent" ~John 6:29

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen ~Ephesians 4:29

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others ~Philippians 2:3-4

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever ~Psalms 73:26

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom ~James 3:13

God’s way is perfect. All the Lord ’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection ~Psalms 18:30

Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart’ ~Jesus (John 7:38)

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power ~Ephesians 6:10

Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him ~1 Chronicles 16:11

I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth ~Psalm 121:1-2

May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ ~2 Thessalonians 3:5

So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever ~2 Corinthians 4:18

Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! ~Psalms 34:8

Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life ~1 John 5:12

Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying ~Romans 12:12

The earth is filled with your love, LORD; teach me your decrees ~Psalm 119:64

The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving ~Psalms 28:7

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path ~Psalms 119:105

Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice ~Psalm 95:6-7