God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God ~2 Corinthians 5:21

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him ~James 1:12

See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people ~1 Thessalonians 5:15

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord ~Romans 6:23

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness ~1 John 1:9

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

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us ~1 John 4:11-12

Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They'll be like a tree planted by water with roots by the stream. It doesn't fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit ~Jer 17:7-8

When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer ~Psalm 94:19

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments ~Deuteronomy 7:9

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority ~Colossians 2:9-10

So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace ~Romans 8:6

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake ~Psalm 23:1-3

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience ~Colossians 3:12

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever ~Psalm 23:6

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins ~1 Peter 4:8

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God ~2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness ~Proverbs 14:22

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect ~1 Peter 3:15

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go ~Joshua 1:9

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting ~Psalm 139:23-24

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see ~Hebrews 11:1

"But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”” ~Matthew 16:15-16

If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it ~Mark 8:35

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend ~Proverbs 27:17

"Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” ~Psalm 73:25-26

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline ~2 Timothy 1:7

“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” ~Mark 9:23