“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” ~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! ~Psalms 42:11

That is why the Lord says, “Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning" ~Joel 2:12

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure ~1 Corinthians 10:13

I am counting on the Lord ; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word ~Psalms 130:5

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus ~Philippians 4:6-7

The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices ~Proverbs 21:3

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer ~Romans 12:12

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect ~1 Peter 1:18-19

And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength ~Deuteronomy 6:5