For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered.

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.

And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

But now, this is what the LORD says — he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”

I call on the LORD in my distress, and he answers me.

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.

In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.

Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life.

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.