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VerseD: Matthew 6:25

“This is why I tell you: Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothing?”

Matthew 6:25, HCSB

Joy and peace are found in Christ alone, and it is easier to not be anxious about daily needs when our faith is in our Creator and Savior who provides all things for us, including salvation and eternal life.

VerseD: Psalm 103:13

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.

Psalm 103:13, HCSB

With faith in Christ alone are we declared righteous, from that moment we fear God’s wrath more than our sin, when we love God for who He is and all He has done more than our own desires.

VerseD: 1 Peter 4:8

Above all, maintain an intense love for each other, since love covers a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 4:8, HCSB

God has redeemed us from death and sin, so we are now free to live without fear and share the love of Christ boldly. May we encourage each other in forgiveness, grace, and love for all people.

VerseD: Romans 8:31

What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?

Romans 8:31, HCSB

God has redeemed us from death and sin through the cross of Christ, so we can be confident that the worst someone can do to us is kill us so that we are with Him. Have no fear, for He is Lord of all.

VerseD: Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.

Proverbs 29:25, HCSB

We don’t deserve anything from God, yet there is nothing we can do for ourselves or each other to find eternal life. Only through faith in the work of Christ can we find eternal life and reconciliation with God, and we can share this with others.

VerseD: Proverbs 22:4

The result of humility is fear of the Lord, along with wealth, honor, and life.

Proverbs 22:4, HCSB

God is good, and we know He judges evil. This should bring us healthy fear of God and gratitude for His goodness that He would save us through the blood of Christ.

VerseD: Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One  is understanding.”

Proverbs 9:10, CSB

God is in control and cares for us, and He gives the Holy Spirit to those who seek Him diligently and believe in Christ to find understanding of His will.

VerseD: Romans 8:6

Now the mindset of the flesh is death, but the mindset of the Spirit is life and peace.

Romans 8:6, CSB

God is in control and cares for us, and through the Holy Spirit we are reminded of this and find peace and abundant life in any circumstance.

VerseD: Matthew 6:34

Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34, CSB

God is in control and cares for us, and He will help us through each day as we seek Him and trust Him.

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.