Finding His power
Knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope. (Romans 5:3–4 KJV)
Life is a journey
The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day. (Proverbs 4:18 NLT)
A life that would have seemed successful
Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions." (Luke 12:15 NIV)
I see a beautiful work!
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. (1 Peter 5:10 ESV)
He wants you to still be you
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10 NIV)
Community is a Vital Ingredient
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:15)
The road to greatness
Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant. (Matthew 20:26 NIV)
He doesn’t want the poor to suffer
What is the source of wars and fights among you? Don’t they come from the cravings that are at war within you? (James 4:1 HCSB)
In my search for meaning and truth in life
I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. (Psalm 32:8 NLT)
He wants us to triumph
But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. (2 Corinthians 2:14 ESV)
He did promise
Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God. (Psalm 146:5)
We can choose to…
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. (Hebrew 10:24 NIV)