I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.

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

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.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

[G]ive thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.

he thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.

“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.”

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

Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

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

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”

For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.

Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.

Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.

Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.

Instead, be very glad–for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.