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VerseD: Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.”

Matthew 5:3, CSB

We find hope and faith in knowing we are hopeless on our own, in trying to succeed in life or toward eternal life, but that God has saved us by His grace in Christ.

VerseD: 1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time

1 Peter 5:6, CSB

We find hope and strengthened faith when we can get over our own understandings and pride and instead acknowledge the grace, power, and perfect love of God over our lives.

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.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 15:57

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

1 Corinthians 15:57, CSB

So much in this world can be scary and sad, but Christ moves in us to help us overcome this world and find joy and hope.

VerseD: Hebrews 5:7

During his earthly life, he offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.

Hebrews 5:7, CSB

So much in this world is scary and sad, but Christ has lived among us, showing that God understands our fears and sadness, so we know that we can call on Him in our time of need and that He listens.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4, CSB

So much in this world can intimidate us and bring us fear, but God is in control and empowers us by the Holy Spirit to comfort others with the gospel as He has comforted us from our fears of death and struggle.

VerseD: Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28, CSB

So much in this world can intimidate us and bring us fear, but God is in control and gives us hope for the next life.

VerseD: Proverbs 29:25

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

Proverbs 29:25, CSB

So much in this world can intimidate us and bring us fear, but God is in control and will carry us to His side when we pass from this life.

VerseD: Psalm 30:5

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor, a lifetime. Weeping may stay overnight, but there is joy in the morning.

Psalm 30:5, CSB

We watch our lives, knowing many will reject the gospel for any reason, but also because we wish to please our Savior and source of true joy.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 10:5

and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:5, CSB

We watch our lives, knowing people will find any reason to reject the gospel, so we do not give them any valid argument but defend truth with biblical arguments. The Holy Spirit helps us in every moment.