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VerseD: 2 John 1:61

And this is love: that we walk according to His commands. This is the command as you have heard it from the beginning: you must walk in love.

2 John 1:6, HCSB

God is love and has called us to love Him, others, and His Church, and He demonstrated it through the cross. Let us love others sacrificially and in truth as Christ has done and continues to.

VerseD: 1 Peter 4:16

But if anyone suffers as a “Christian,” he should not be ashamed but should glorify God in having that name.

1 Peter 4:16, HCSB

God’s Word changes our hearts, minds, and spirits, helping us to endure persecution and hardships knowing Christ went through the same and is with us now.

VerseD: Philippians 4:13

I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13, HCSB

God’s Word changes our hearts, minds, and spirits, helping us to be content in all of life’s circumstances, relying on Him for all things.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:8, HCSB

God’s Word changes our hearts, minds, and spirits, helping us to see where and how He is moving and empowering us to follow in His will.

VerseD: Romans 5:3-4

And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope.

Romans 5:3-4, HCSB

God’s Word changes our hearts, minds, and spirits, and it helps us to face all this life throws at us, knowing we are being transformed into the likeness of Christ.

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: 1 Timothy 4:8

for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

1 Timothy 4:8, HCSB

God’s Word changes our minds, hearts, and spirits, and it affects the rest of our lives.

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: 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.