“Let the word of Christ dwell richly in your heart…”
(Colossians 3:16)
“This is what the LORD says:
“Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded,” declares the LORD….So there is hope for your future.” declares the LORD.” (Jeremiah 31:16-17)
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” (Proverbs 13:12)
“Bring joy to your servant, for to you O Lord, I lift up my soul.” (Psalm 86:4)
“To the faithful you show yourself faithful…” (Psalm 18:25)
“Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be terrified or give way to panic before them. For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” (Deuteronomy 20:3-4)
“But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (2 Timothy 4:17-18)
“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.” (1 Peter 4:12-13)
“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:5-7)
“Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” (James 4:8-10)
Read all of Philippians, and Psalm 86!
Hope you enjoyed! Continue to be faithful. Continue to be obedient. And continue to ask. God bless you!
~Mike
