Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good! His faithful love endures forever ~1 Chronicles 16:34

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe ~Hebrews 12:28

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful ~Colossians 3:15

Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit ~3 John 1:2

All who declare that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God ~1 John 4:15

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night ~Psalm 1:1-2

Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant ~Galatians 1:10

Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see ~Hebrews 11:1

God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy ~Matthew 5:7

The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him ~Nahum 1:7

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit ~1 Peter 3:18

For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves ~1 Peter 2:15-16

Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come ~Jeremiah 33:3

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness ~1 Timothy 2:1-2

He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless ~Isaiah 40:29

Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up ~Proverbs 12:25

“Look at my Servant, whom I have chosen. He is my Beloved, who pleases me. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations." ~Matthew 12:18

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise ~Hebrews 10:23

But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name! ~1 Peter 4:16

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

And yet, O Lord , you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand ~Isaiah 64:8

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people ~Ephesians 1:18

This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.” ~Romans 1:17

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship ~Romans 12:1