"Return to the Lord our God for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love."

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint

Now Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.

“For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not, I am the one who helps you."”

He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom ofhis beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace