Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! ... Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. —Philippians 4:4, 6
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True Forgiveness
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. —Genesis 50:20
Who Gets the Credit?
But Mordecai found out about the plot and told Queen Esther, who in turn reported it to the king, giving credit to Mordecai. —Esther 2:22
Seek His Esteem
This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word. —Isaiah 66:2
Sometimes God Says ‘Stay’
Whenever the cloud lifted from above the tabernacle, they would set out; but if the cloud did not lift, they did not set out—until the day it lifted. —Exodus 40:36-37
The Key to Faith
How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God? —John 5:44
The Purpose of a Thorn in the Flesh
To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh. —2 Corinthians 12:7
Faith to Move Into Action
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned. —Hebrews 11:29
God Has a Plan
I know, O Lord, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps. —Jeremiah 10:23
Grace for the Moment
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. —Matthew 6:34
The Path to Joy
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. —Psalm 143:10
1:10 Break Through the Betrayal Barrier
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. —Job 13:15, KJV
Hardships That Bring Preparation
O Lord, remember David and all the hardships he endured. —Psalm 132:1
Why He Hides From Us
Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour. —Isaiah 45:15, KJV
God Wants Your Worship
And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? —Matthew 21:16, KJV
How Do You Get the Most Out of Your Trials?
Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. —2 Corinthians 8:2
The Difference Between Trials and Temptations
Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. —James 1:13-14, NAS
God's Plan for You Vindicates Him
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you ... —Jeremiah 1:5
Greater Suffering Produces Greater Anointing
When he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. —Job 23:10
Dignifying the Trial
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. —James 1:2-3