Jesus was not ashamed of His scars
Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 NIV)
“You aren’t in this alone,” He assures us
I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely. (Psalm 63:8 NLT)
Allow Him to guide our thoughts
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:5 NIV)
His help is always available
For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 41:13 NIV)
God gives us victory over fear
I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:4 ESV)
That’s all I’m asking of you
Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:6 NLT)
The little deeds of love
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:10)
It will be an ongoing lifelong challenge
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. (Proverbs 4:23 ESV)
Be sure to stay inside the lines I’ve drawn
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:23)
They were overcomers
I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. (John 14:27 NLT)
It will be beautiful in His time
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV)
Live in My joy
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. (John 15:11 ESV)
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)
I am truly content!
Having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. (1 Timothy 6:8)
God winning us back
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! (1 John 3:1)
God isn’t looking for perfection
If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. (1 John 1:8 NLT)