I love you, Lord, you are my strength.

God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help in trouble.

The Lord Almighty is with us;the God of Jacob is our fortress.

I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.

My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father--Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.

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.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.