Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.

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.

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

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

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?

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

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

… They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.

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

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,

For God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God;

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

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

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

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

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

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.