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.

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

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

When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.”

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

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

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.

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.

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.

Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.

You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.

See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

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.

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God–not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.