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2 Corinthians 1:3-4 TLB
What a wonderful God we have - he is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of every mercy, and the one who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials. And why does he do this? So that when others are troubled, needing our sympathy and encouragement, we can pass on to them this same help and comfort God has given us.

Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
- submitted by Sandy R

James 5:16 (NIV)
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
- submitted by Darren R

Proverbs 12:1-3 (CEV)
To accept correction is wise, to reject it is stupid. The LORD likes everyone who lives right, but He punishes everyone who makes evil plans. Sin cannot offer security! But if you live right, you will be as secure as a tree with deep roots.
- submitted by Wayne L

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.  You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
- submitted by Raeann S, Jessica W and Kimber R.

Philippians 1:6 (TLB)

And I am sure that God who began the good work within you will keep right on helping you grow in His grace until His task within you is finally finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns.
- submitted by Teri M

Isaiah 40:31
For they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.  They shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
- submitted by Jessica W.

Romans 8:37-39
In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.  For I am convinced that neither life nor death, angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all reaction, will be able to separate us fom the love of God that is in Jesus Christ our Lord.
- submitted by Jessica W.

Isaiah 43:18-19
Forget the former things, do not dwell on the past.  See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?  I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
- submitted by Jessica W.

Romans 8:1
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
- submitted by Kimber R.

Joshua 24:24
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
- submitted by Tabitha D.

Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own..
- submitted by Cindy B.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.
- submitted by Jaime R.

2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, would humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land..
- submitted by Kimber R.

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear not be afraid of them, for the Lord our God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you..
- submitted by Sue K.

2 Luke 12:32
Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kindom
- submitted by Sue K.