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VerseD: Psalm 77:11-12

I will remember the Lord’s works; yes, I will remember your ancient wonders. I will reflect on all you have done and meditate on your actions.

Psalm 77:11-12, CSB

We find hope and strengthened faith when we remember the faithfulness of God in this history of Israel and the saving work of Christ.

VerseD: Acts 20:24

But I consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.

Acts 20:24, CSB

This world can be scary and sad, but we have been called and empowered by God to share the hope of Christ until His return and the world is made new.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 15:57

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

1 Corinthians 15:57, CSB

So much in this world can be scary and sad, but Christ moves in us to help us overcome this world and find joy and hope.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4, CSB

So much in this world can intimidate us and bring us fear, but God is in control and empowers us by the Holy Spirit to comfort others with the gospel as He has comforted us from our fears of death and struggle.

VerseD: 1 Timothy 4:12

Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.

1 Timothy 4:12, CSB

So much in this world can intimidate us and bring us fear, but God is in control and helps us live a righteousness- and love-filled life to lead others to Himself, regardless of our seeming limitations.

VerseD: Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28, CSB

So much in this world can intimidate us and bring us fear, but God is in control and gives us hope for the next life.

VerseD: Colossians 1:13

He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.

Colossians 1:13, CSB

We watch our lives to ensure we are replacing our old sinful habits with righteous habits, that no one may have an excuse for rejecting the gospel.

VerseD: Psalm 30:5

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor, a lifetime. Weeping may stay overnight, but there is joy in the morning.

Psalm 30:5, CSB

We watch our lives, knowing many will reject the gospel for any reason, but also because we wish to please our Savior and source of true joy.

VerseD: Revelation 21:4

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more, because the previous things have passed away.

Revelation 21:4, CSB

We watch our lives, knowing people will look for any excuse to not believe the gospel. Even amidst all the pain and sadness of this life, we know that it will be worth it when Christ returns and personally comforts us.

VerseD: Luke 18:14

“I tell you, this one went down to his house justified rather than the other, because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 18:14, CSB

We watch our lives, knowing many will find any reason to reject the gospel. We humbly admit our failures and accept the help of the Holy Spirit to empower us to live holy lives.