They knew that He wouldn’t fail!
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. But now, they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. (Hebrews 11:13, 16 KJV)
Letting God’s light shine through us
For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. (John 13:15 ESV)
Bring all your cares to Me
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. (Nahum 1:7 NIV)
A thankful positive and praiseful attitude
A joyful heart is good medicine. (Proverbs 17:22 ESV)
I’m filled with gratitude!
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV)
Lean on Me and I will give you strength
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)
Connect with God and His perfection
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. (Psalm 94:19 NIV)
It’s like a reaching up for Him
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. (Psalm 134:2 NIV)
The importance of gratitude
I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:1-4 NIV)
His words will comfort us
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. (John 14:1 ESV)
Happy and grateful with a simple life
Godliness with contentment is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:6 NIV)
We can be His mouthpiece, His example, His touch
We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. (2 Corinthians 5:20 NIV)
Be thankful for small things
Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer person is decaying, yet our inner person is being renewed day by day. (2 Corinthians 4:16 NASB)
Let go of the past
Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me. (Psalm 6:2a ESV)
Focus on thanksgiving and praise
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57)
Find comfort in His loving
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)
When we tell God “Good job”
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. (Psalm 139:14 ESV)
Our “letter of thanks” to Him
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. (1 Chronicles 16:34 NLT)
He ran back to Jesus
One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. (Luke 17:15 NIV)
Attuned to God
For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. (Philippians 2:13 NIV)