“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look about you and take your rest in safety.

For what you have done I will always praise you in the presence of your faithful people. And I will hope in your name, for your name is good.

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.