Embrace the challenges
In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)
Faith is vital
And this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. (1 John 5:4 KJV)
A loving and gracious God
Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. (Psalm 147:5 ESV)
His adopted children
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? (Romans 8:32 KJV)
Now it’s up to us
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. (Matthew 10:40 KJV)
Needs to become a habit
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5–6)
Face the sunshine
But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. (Micah 7:7 NIV)
Challenging adverse circumstances
We also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. (Romans 5:3-4 NKJV)
Something priceless
If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. (Psalm 139:9-10 KJV)
He knows a storm is scary
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.” (Isaiah 43:2a KJV)
His perfect peace
And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?" And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. (Mark 4:37-39 ESV)
Faith and hope
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (Romans 15:13 ESV)
Walk your talk
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. (1 John 3:18 NIV)
A time of reflection
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. (1 Peter 5:10 KJV)
That attitude of holding on
Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9 NKJV)
Make prayer circles
You are the God who does wonders; You have declared Your strength among the peoples. (Psalm 77:14 NKJV)
He wants us to trust Him
I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water. (Isaiah 41:18 KJV)
It’s my time of testing
Blessed are those whose strength is in you…As they go through the Valley of Baca they make it a place of springs; the early rain also covers it with pools. (Psalm 84:5-6 ESV)