Where the Real News is the Good News

When you pass through the waters,
    I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
    they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
    you will not be burned;
    the flames will not set you ablaze.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.

 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 

The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;
    the righteous run to it and are safe.

 

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
    and his ears are attentive to their prayer,
but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

Don't be misled--you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.

A man’s heart plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good;
Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!

 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.

 

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Create in me a pure heart, O God,
    and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
    and he will establish your plans.

Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.