Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” . . .

Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.

But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.

But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

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.”

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea. Attend to me and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and distraught at the voice of the enemy, at the pressure of the wicked. For they release disaster upon me and revile me in their anger. My heart murmurs within me, and the terrors of death assail me. Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me. . . .

But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!”

The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm.

Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Pray without ceasing.

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Let death seize them by surprise; let them go down to Sheol alive, for evil is with them in their homes.

Now to Him who is able to do so much more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask. And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God. Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy? . . .

But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea.

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David. Do you indeed speak justly, O rulers? Do you judge uprightly, O sons of men?

When my heart was grieved and I was pierced within, I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You. Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand. You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You. . . .

For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, . . .

Therefore, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God.

I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke?

Jesus wept.

For no word from God will ever fail.”

If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’