Seize the joy!
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. (Proverbs 27:1 ESV)
Leaning hard on Him
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him. (Psalm 37:7a ESV)
God is with us
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. (Psalm 23:2–3 KJV)
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)
We’ll Enjoy Life’s Journey
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. (Psalm 55:22 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)
Do not fear
The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace. (Psalm 29:11KJV)
War no more
Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. (Isaiah 2:4b KJV)
And there find peace and refreshing
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. (Colossians 3:15 NLT)
His peace to the hearts of all men
Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11)
Jesus, the Lord of peace
Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:13–14)
God’s wonderful gift
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
This is the wonderful secret
When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future. (Ecclesiastes 7:14 NIV)
If you will let Me
The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you. (Deuteronomy 33:27 NLT)
I find it helpful to review God’s promises
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O LORD, do not abandon those who search for you. (Psalms 9:10 NLT)
It provides a fire in your soul
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (1 Peter 5:7 NLT)
I am peace and calm
Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. (John 14:1)