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VerseD: Isaiah 26:3

You will keep the mind that is dependent on you in perfect peace, for it is trusting in you.

Isaiah 26:3, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new by faith in Him and the renewal of the Holy Spirit. Because Christ is coming again, we can live in peace and help bring the world to know His peace by His power and grace.

VerseD: Romans 12:21

Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.

Romans 12:21, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new and empowered to do good. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by overcoming evil with goodness in His power and grace.

VerseD: Titus 2:11-12

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age

Titus 2:11-12, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by His power and grace.

VerseD: 2 Chronicles 15:7

But as for you, be strong; don’t give up, for your work has a reward.”

2 Chronicles 15:7, CSB

Life is hard. God is good. He helps us get through life, especially as we do the work of spreading the gospel.

VerseD: Galatians 5:16

I say, then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh.

Galatians 5:16, CSB

Life is hard. God is good. He helps us by His Holy Spirit to overcome our own sinful desires that only complicate things more.

VerseD: 1 Peter 3:9

not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 3:9, CSB

Lofe is hard. God is good. Follow His example and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, love those who hate you and bless those who curse you.

VerseD: Matthew 6:11

Give us today our daily bread.

Matthew 6:11, CSB

Life is hard. God is good. He provides all of our needs and cares for us, and He invites us to ask and trust Him.

VerseD: Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.

Romans 1:16, CSB

God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. There is joy and peace in resting in the hope of the gospel and unabashedly bringing others to know the truth, too.

VerseD: Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1:7, CSB

God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. We should fear the wrath of God before we are found in Christ, but we should walk in reverence of His majesty, finding peace and joy in the wisdom and correction He offers us through the Holy Spirit.

VerseD: Matthew 18:12

“What do you think? If someone has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, won’t he leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go and search for the stray?”

Matthew 18:12, CSB

God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. We can have these knowing He seeks us, He saves us, and He protects us.