He will carry us
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. (Hebrews 12:1 ESV)
Scripture tells us to forgive
Forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32 NKJV)
Let’s try to become more like Him
Come now, let’s settle this. Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool. (Isaiah 1:18 NLT)
Humility Frees Us
He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. (Psalm 25:9 ESV)
Jesus redefined humility
For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves. (Luke 22:27 ESV)
Jesus was no pushover
Foreign kings order their people around, and powerful rulers call themselves everyone’s friends. But don’t be like them. The most important one of you should be like the least important, and your leader should be like a servant. (Luke 22:25-26 CEV)
We can learn to trust Him
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)
We can always depend on God
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people. (Psalm 118:8 NLT)
Darkness simply cannot exist in the presence of light
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. (John 8:12 ESV)
That’s pretty awesome, but it’s also a challenge
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. (John 8:12 NIV)
If we didn’t have these challenges and tests
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2a)
Understanding someone is often key to building a strong relationship
Come to me,” Jesus says, “all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28–29 NIV)
Closely related
When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy. (Titus 3:4-5 ESV)
Amazingly beautiful
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9 NLT)
Unconditional love
Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. (Philippians 2:1-2 NIV)
The Fullness of God
E conoscere l'amore di Cristo che sorpassa ogni conoscenza, perché siate ricolmi di tutta la pienezza di Dio. (Efesini 3:19 CEI)