Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

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

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us…

How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

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.

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.

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.

God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

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.

Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.

… but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

… but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.

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.

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”