Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  John 14:1

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.   Colossians 3:15

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.   Isaiah 26:3

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.  Psalm 4:8

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:19

Additional References:  Matthew 6:25-34; Romans 8:6; Hebrews 4:3,9; Psalm 119:165; Psalm 91:1,2; John 14:27

Lonely

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.  Hebrews 13:5

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.  Matthew 28:20

For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people. 

I Samuel 12:22

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.  Isaiah 41:10

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.  John 14:18

Additional References:  John 14:1; Deuteronomy 4:31, 31:6, 33:27; Psalm 147:3; Romans 8:35-39; Psalm 27:10; Isaiah 54:10; I Peter 5:7; Psalm 46:1;

Depressed

The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.  Psalm 34:17

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.  Isaiah 43:2

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. 

Psalm 30:5

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: ¹³But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.  I Peter 4:12,13

Additional References:  Isaiah 40:31, 41:10, 51:11, 61:3; II Corinthians 1:3,4; Romans 8:38,39; Philippians 4:8; Psalm 147:3; I Peter 5:6,7; Luke 18:1; Nehemiah 8:10; 

Dissatisfied 

The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.  Psalm 34:10

For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:  Isaiah 44:3

And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth.  Psalm 37:3

I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. ¹³I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.  Philippines 4:12,13

Additional References:  Psalm 63:1-5, 103:1-5, 107:9; Proverbs 12:14; Jeremiah 31:14b; Joel 2:26; Isaiah 12:2,3, 55:1; II Corinthians 9:8; Matthew 5:6

Condemned

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.  Romans 8:1

He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. ¹¹For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. ¹²As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.  Psalm 103:10-12

And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.  II Corinthians 5:17

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. ¹⁸He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.  John 3:17:18

Confused

For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. I Corinthians 14:33

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.  II Timothy 1:7

For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. ¹⁷But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. ¹⁸And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.   James 3:16-18

For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.  Isaiah 50:7

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: ¹³But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.  I Peter 4:12,13

Additional References:  James 1:5; Proverbs 3:5,6; Psalm 32:8, 55:22, 119:165; Isaiah 30:21, 40:29, 43:2; Philippians 4:6,7

Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. ¹³There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.  I Corinthians 10:12,13

Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. ¹⁵For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. ¹⁶Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.   Hebrews 4:14-16

For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.  Hebrews 2:18

The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations,  II Peter 2:9a

For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.  Romans 6:14

Additional References:  Psalm 119:11; James 1:2,3, 12-14, 4:7; Proverbs 28:13; I John 1:9, 4:4; I Peter 1:6,7, 5:8,9; Ephesians 6:10,11,16; Jude 24,25a

Angry

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: ²⁰For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.  James 1:19,20

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:   Ephesians 4:26

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.   Proverbs 15:1

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:   Matthew 6:14

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.  Proverbs 14:29

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.  Proverbs 16:32

Additional References:  Ecclesiastes 7:9; Romans 12:19-24; Proverbs 14:16,17, 25:21,22; Hebrews 10:30; Ephesians 4:31,32; Matthew 5:22-24; Colossians 3:8; Psalm 37:8

Rebellious  

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.   Hebrews 13:17

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. ¹⁷He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.  Proverbs 14:16,17

And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. ²³For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.  

I Samuel 15:22,23

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; ¹⁴As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:   I Peter 1:13,14

Additional References:  Isaiah 1:19,20; I Peter 2:13-15, 5:5,6; Philippians 2:5-8; Hebrews 5:8; Ephesians 5:8,21; Proverbs 12:21; Romans 6:12,13; James 4:7

Experiencing Fear

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.  II Timothy 1:7

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.  Romans 8:15

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 

I John 4:18

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.  Psalm 91:1

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. ⁵Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; ⁶Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. ⁷A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.  Psalm 91:4-7

Additional References:  Psalm 23:4,5, 27:1,3, 56:11,91:10,11; Proverbs 3:25,26; Isaiah 54:14; Romans 8:29,31,35-39; John 14:27; Hebrews 13:6

Mentally Disturbed

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.  II Timothy 1:7

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.   Isaiah 41:10

For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace,   I Corinthians 14:33a

For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. ¹⁷But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. ¹⁸And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.   James 3:16-18

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.  I Peter 2:6

Additional References:  Isaiah 43;2, 50:7; Psalm 30:5, 55:22, 119:165, 147:3; Philippians 4:6-8; II Corinthians 1:3,4; Romans 8:38,39

In Need of Courage

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.  Psalm 27:14

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.  

Psalm 30:5

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.  Isaiah 43:2

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: ¹³But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.  I Peter 4:12,13

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, ³⁹Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.   Romans 8:38,39

Additional References:  Isaiah 40:31, 41:10, 51:11; Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalm 31:24, 118:17; Philippians 4:6,8,13

In Need of Patience

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,  Galatians 5:22

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.   Isaiah 40:31

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.   Psalm 27:14

It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.  Lamentations 3:26

But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.  Romans 8:25

Additional References:  Hebrews 6:12, 10:35-37, 12:1; Ecclesiastes 7:8,9; Romans 5:3-5, 15:4,5; Psalm 37:7-9, James 1:3,4, 5:7,8; 40:1

In Need of Peace

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.  Isaiah 26:3

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.  John 14:27

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. ⁷And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 

Philippians 4:6,7

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:  Romans 5:1

LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.  Isaiah 26:12

Additional References:  Isaiah 55:12, 57:2; Psalm 37:11, 37; Romans 8:6; Psalm 119:165; Romans 14:17-19; II Corinthians 13:11: Romans 15:13

Lukewarm Spiritually

Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.  Revelation 3;2

I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. ¹⁶So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.  Revelation 3:15,16

O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away.  Hosea 6:4

Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons’ sons;  Deuteronomy 4:9

Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: ¹²Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein; ¹³And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied; ¹⁴Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage;  Deuteronomy 8:11-14

Additional References:  Psalm 44:20,21; Hebrews 3:12,13, 5:11,12, 12:15; II Peter 2:20,21; Jeremiah 6:16, I John 1:9; Malachi 3:7a

In Grief

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. ¹⁴For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

I Thessalonians 4:13,14

...for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.  Isaiah 49:13b

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.  Isaiah 43:2

Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, ¹⁷Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work. 

II Thessalonians 2:16,17

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.  Matthew 5:4

Additional References:  II Corinthians 1:3,4; Isaiah 61:1-3; Psalm 119:50; I Peter 5:7; I Corinthians 15:55-57; Psalm 23:4; Hebrews 4:15,16; Isaiah 41:10, 51:11; II Corinthians 5:8; Revelation 21:4

In Doubt About God

And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. ²³For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.  Mark 11:22-24

And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. ³⁰For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. ³¹But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.  Luke 12:29-31

He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; ²¹And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.  Romans 4:20,21

...My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: ¹¹... I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.  Isaiah 46:10b,11b

Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.  I Thessalonians 5:24

Additional References:  II Peter 3:9; Psalm 18:30; Isaiah 59:1; I Peter 4:12,13; Romans 10:17; Isaiah 55:10,11

You Need Confidence

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.  Philippines 4:13

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.  Hebrews 13:6

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. ³⁶For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.  Hebrews 10:35,36

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:   Philippines 1:6

The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.   Habakkuk 3:19

Additional References:  Romans 8:37; I John 5:14,15; John 14:12; Zechariah 4:6; Isaiah 40:31, 43:2; Proverbs 3:26; II Corinthians 7:16; Ephesians 3:12; I John 3:21

Troubles Hit Your Life

The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.  Nahum 1:7

We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; ⁹Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;  II Corinthians 4:8,9

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.  Psalm 138:7

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  John 14:1

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.  Isaiah 43:2

Additional References:  Romans 8:28; Psalm 31:7, 121:1,2; Hebrews 4:15,16; I Peter 5:7; Matthew 6:34; II Corinthians 1:3,4; Philippines 4:6,7; Isaiah 51:11

You Have Physical Sickness

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.  III John 2

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.  Matthew 9:35

And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.   Luke 6:19

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.  Hebrews 13:8

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.  I Peter 2:24

Additional References:  Psalm 103:3, 107:20; Isaiah 53:5; Jeremiah 17:14, 30:17a; Exodus 15:26; Proverbs 4:20-22; Matthew 8:8; James 5:14,15; Mark 16:17,18

You Are in Financial Trouble

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.  III John 2

I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.  Psalm 37:25

The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.  Psalm 34:10

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.  Psalm 23:1

And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God. ³Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. ⁴Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep. ⁵Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store. ⁶Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out. ⁷The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways. ⁸The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.  Deuteronomy 28:2-8

Additional References:  Deuteronomy 8:7-14,18, 28:11-13; Luke 6:38; I Corinthians 16:2; Matthew 6:31-33, 10:8; Malachi 3:10-12; II Corinthians 9:6-8; Matthew 19:29; Joshua 1:8; Ecclesiastes 2:26; Proverbs 13:22; Philippines 4:19

You Are Having Marital Problems

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: ³²And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.  Ephesians 4:31,32

And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.  Genesis 2:18

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.  Genesis 2:24

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. ²²Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. ²³For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. ²⁴Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. ²⁵Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; ²⁶That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, ²⁷That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. ²⁸So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. ²⁹For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: ³⁰For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. ³¹For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. ³²This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. ³³Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.   Ephesians 5:21-33

Additional References:  I Peter 1;22, 3:1-11; Joshua 24:15; Romans 13:10; Psalm 101:2; Proverbs 3:5,6, 10:12;

You Are Deserted By Loved Ones

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.  Psalm 9:10

For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.  Psalm 94:14

When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.  Psalm 27:10

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.  Matthew 28:20

Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.  Isaiah 62:4

Additional References:  II Corinthians 4:9; I Peter 5:7; Psalm 37:25, 43:591:14,15; Deuteronomy 4:31, 31:6; Isaiah 41:17, 49:15,16; I Samuel 12:22

You Do Not Understand God's Ways

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. ⁹For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.  Isaiah 55:8,9

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.  Jeremiah 33:3

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?  Romans 8:31

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? ³⁶As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. ³⁷Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.  Romans 8:35-37

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.   I Corinthians 10:13

Additional References:  Psalm 18:30, 34:19, 55:22, 138:8; Isaiah 41:10; Romans 8:28; Hosea 6:3; Hebrews 10:23; Jeremiah 32:40

Waiting On God

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.   Psalm 27:14

My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.  Psalm 62:5

Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.  Psalm 33:20

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.  Isaiah 40:31

For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.  Habakkuk 2:3

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)   Hebrews 10:23

Additional References:  Psalm 130:5, 145:15,16; Hebrews 3:14; Isaiah 25;:9

Faith

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.  Hebrews 11:1

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.   Romans 10:17

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.  Romans 12:3

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.  Hebrews 12:2

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. 

Matthew 17:20

Additional References:  Mark 9:23, 11:22-24; Romans 1:17; II Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:6; I Peter 1:7-9; I John 5:4; Matthew 9:20-22, 28,29; James 5:14,15a

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.  John 5:24

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  John 3:16

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.  John 6:47

I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.  John 6:51

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.  I John 5:20

Additional References:  Psalm 22:26, 23:6, 37:18, 49:15; I Corinthians 15:54,55; John 4:14, 6:27, 10:27,28, 11:25,26

This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.  Isaiah 43:21

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:   I Peter 2:9

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.  Hebrews 13:15

Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. ²The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.  Psalm 147:1

I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.  II Samuel 22:4

Additional References:  Psalm 34:1, 47:1,6,7, 48:1, 50:23, 63:3-5, 71:8,14, 92:1, 96:4a, 107:8, Acts 16:25; Ephesians 5:18-20

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.  Matthew 6:24

Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.  Matthew 4:10

But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.  Joshua 22:5

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. ²And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.  Romans 12:1,2

Additional References:  Romans 7:6, 12:10,11,13; Exodus 23:25,26; Deuteronomy 10:12, 11:13-15; Joshua 24:15; I Samuel 12:20-22; I Chronicles 28:9; Psalm 100:1,2,4

Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; ²⁷A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day: ²⁸And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.  Deuteronomy 11:26-28

And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.  I Samuel 15:22

O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:  Isaiah 48:18

But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.  Jeremiah 7:23

Additional References:  John 14:15,21; Acts 5:29; I John 2:3-6; I Kings 3:14; Psalm 143:10; Deuteronomy 5:1,32,33; Colossians 3:20-24; I Peter 2:13-20; Ephesians 6:1

For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. ⁷Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. ⁸So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.  Romans 8:6-8

For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.   Galatians 6:8

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.  James 4:4

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.  Proverbs 14:12

(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: ¹⁹Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)  

Philippines 3:18,19

Additional References:  I Timothy 5:6; II Timothy 2:4,22; II Timothy 3:2-7; I Peter 2:11; I John 2:15-17; Romans 12:1,2; Philippians 2:5, 4:8; Isaiah 26:3; Colossians 3:2,5

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.  Acts 4:33

For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.  Psalm 84:11

And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.  Exodus 33:17

Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.  Job 10:12

For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.  Psalm 5:12

Additional References:  Psalm 30:7, 115:12,13; Proverbs 8:35, 10:6,22,24, 14:9; Isaiah 60:10; II Corinthians 4:15; Ephesians 1:6; Hebrews 4:16

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.  John 16:7

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.  John 16:13

Additional References:  Matthew 3:11; John 7:38,39; Luke 11:13; Joel 2:28; Acts 1:4,5,8, 2:4,31,38, 8:14-17, 10:44-46a, 19:2-6; Ephesians 5:18

Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.  Psalm 119:65

¹⁰That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:...²²And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, ²³Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.  Ephesians 1:10, 22-23

Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. ⁹Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. ¹⁰Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. ¹¹And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. ¹²And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.  Malachi 3;8-12

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. ²Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him...I Corinthians 16:1,2a

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. ⁷Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. ⁸And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:  II Corinthians 9:6-8

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: ⁹Whom resist stedfast in the faith...   I Peter 5:8, 9a

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.  James 4:7

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. ¹¹Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. ¹²For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. ¹³Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. ¹⁴Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; ¹⁵And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; ¹⁶Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. ¹⁷And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: ¹⁸Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;  Ephesians 6:10-18

Additional References:  Colossians 1:13; 2:10,15; Revelation 12:11; I John 2:13,14, 3:8, 4:1-4; Luke 10:17-19; Mark 16:17,18; Matthew 12:28,29; II Corinthians 10:3-5; Proverbs 18:10; Romans 16:20

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. ¹⁴For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. ¹⁵For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. ¹⁶For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: ¹⁷Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. ¹⁸Wherefore comfort one another with these words.  I Thessalonians 4:13-18

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;  Romans 3:23

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned;  Romans 5:12

Additional References:  Luke 5:32, 19:10; John 3:3,16; Acts 16;32; Mark 16:15,16; Luke 4:18,19