Is it a matter of priorities?
But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works. (Psalm 73:28 ESV)
It rarely yields fruit right away
Do not despise these small beginnings. (Zechariah 4:10 NLT)
A deeper understanding of God
They received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. (Acts 17:11 ESV)
God wants us to look ahead
For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! (2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT)
What else could I do for you?
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. (Psalm 25:4 NIV)
Faith isn’t the absence of fear
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. (Isaiah 41:10 NLT)
He eventually made the way clear
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. (Hebrews 10:23 NIV)
We are safe within His arms
Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for Me? (Jeremiah 32:27)
“Tried and Proven.”
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. (Psalm 37:23)
Trust Him for His plan
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Part of God’s great master plan
Each has the role the Lord has given.… For we are God’s coworkers. (1 Corinthians 3:5,9 CSB)
Fear can make you feel weak and helpless
You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts You. (Isaiah 26:3 NKJV)
He asks us to change
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (1 Peter 5:7 NLT)
We go through cycles much like the seasons
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. (Jeremiah 17:7–8 NLT)
What we can do, how we can react
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: The righteous man runs into it and is safe. (Proverbs 18:10)
Thank You for sheltering me
The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. (Psalm 121:5 NLT)
I can hold on a little longer
May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ. “2 Thessalonians 3:5 NLT)
He looks into your heart
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1 ESV)
They love everyone
Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. (Colossians 3:10 NLT)
It’s good to plan ahead and lay solid foundations
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God. (2 Corinthians 1:20 NIV)