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VerseD: Psalm 94:19

When I am filled with cares, Your comfort brings me joy.

Psalm 94:19, HCSB

God’s Word changes our hearts, minds, and spirits, giving us guidance and strength to endure in any and all circumstances, standing in hope because of His faithfulness.

VerseD: James 1:2-3

Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

James 1:2-3, HCSB

God’s Word changes our hearts, minds, and spirits, enabling us to see how God uses negative circumstances for His glory, to be thankful for His grace and peace in all of life.

VerseD: Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us

Hebrews 12:1, HCSB

We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, so we look to the historic Church and the Church today to guide us in getting past sin amd find encouragement.

VerseD: Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.

Proverbs 12:25, HCSB

We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, so we should share the gospel and encourage godly living (even sometimes simply sharing a positive thought with someone.)

VerseD: Psalm 23:4

Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff — they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4, HCSB

We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, and that includes encouraging each other in the promises of our faithful God, finding comfort in His faithfulness as revealed in Scripture, especially in Christ.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 12:10

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:10, HCSB

We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, encouraging each other as we face persecution and mockery knowing that we are being treated the same as Christ.

VerseD: Luke 1:46-47

And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior”

Luke 1:46-47, HCSB

We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, and that begins with worshiping God rightly and together, declaring His greatness to and over each other.

VerseD: James 1:22

But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

James 1:22, HCSB

We need God for this life and the next, and He empowers us to live for Him to live out His commands, including spreading the gospel and leading others to eternal life.

VerseD: 1 Samuel 2:2

There is no one holy like the Lord. There is no one besides You! And there is no rock like our God.

1 Samuel 2:2, HCSB

We need God for this life and the next, for He is the only God who is sovereign over all and faithful in all things. We can believe amd trust in Him, as shown through the cross.

VerseD: Philippians 4:6

Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Philippians 4:6, HCSB

We need God for this life and the next, so we should seek Him for everything. He grants us life by grace through faith, and He calls us to ask Him for all that we need and even want.