Scripture on Intimidation

“They [those who fear God] do not fear bad news; they confidently trust in the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.” (Psalm 112:7-8, NLT)

[Jesus said,]”I have told you all this so that you may have peace in Me. Here on earth you have may trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, NLT)

Scripture on Trials

“I have told you this so that you may have peace in Me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, NLT)

“Dear brothers and sisters, when trouble comes your way, considering it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. so let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” (James 1:2-4, NLT)

A Prayer of Thanksgiving

“Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!
Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before Him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God!
He made us, we are His.
We are His people, the sheep of His pasture.

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving; go in to His courses with praise.
Give thanks to Him and praise His name.
For the Lord is good.
His unfailing faithfulness continues to each generation. “
(Pslam 100)

Scripture on Priorities

“You hoped for rich harvests, but they were poor. And when you brought your harvest home, I blew It away. Why? Because my house lies in ruins, says the Lord, Almighty, while you are busy building your own fine houses.” (Haggai 1:9, NLT)

“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” (Matthew 6:24, NLT)

Scripture on God’s Desires

“Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires.” (Psalm37.4, NLT)

“Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” (Ephesians 4:22-23, NLT)

Scripture on Resurrection

“Jesus told her,’I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever die.'” (John 11:25-26, NLT)

“For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, no we also may live new lives. Since we have been united with Him in His death, we will also be raised as He was.” (Romans 6:4-5, NLT)