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.

Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.

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.”

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.‬

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.

I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.

I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near. And I will heal them.”

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

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.

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.

Sing the praises of the LORD, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done.

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.

For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!

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.

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.

Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.

Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.

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

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.”

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.”

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.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

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.

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”