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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: 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: 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.

VerseD: Psalm 143:10

Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground.

Psalm 143:10, HCSB

We need God for this life and the next, so we should seek Him and His will daily, knowing salvation from sin and wisdom for each day comes from Him alone.

VerseD: 1 John 4:15

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God — God remains in him and he in God.

1 John 4:15, HCSB

We need God for this life and the next, and He comes into our lives when we confess Christ as our God and Savior.

VerseD: Romans 8:1

Therefore, no condemnation now exists for those in Christ Jesus

Romans 8:1, HCSB

We join God in the work of salvation, realizing we no longer face His wrath or punishment and showing this good news to those who have yet to believe.

VerseD: Hebrews 4:10

For the person who has entered His rest has rested from his own works, just as God did from His.

Hebrews 4:10, HCSB

We join God in the work of salvation, and we join in His rest by not trying to earn our own salvation.