Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.

And call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.”

He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ “

We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you.

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent.”

Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray…

The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.

‘Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!”

Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.