God Works All Things for Good
Romans 8:28 (Amp)
And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
Jeremiah 29:11 (Amp)
For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
God’s Spirit Lives in Us
1 Corinthians 3:16 (ICB)
You should know that you yourselves are God’s temple. God’s Spirit lives in you.
Ephesians 2:22 (Amp)
In Him [and in fellowship with one another] you also are being built together into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
We are God’s Children, His Family
1 John 3:1 (NIV)
The Father has loved us so much! He loved us so much that we are called children of God. And we really are his children. But the people in the world do not understand that we are God’s children, because they have not known him.
Ephesians 2:19 (Amp)
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens [outsiders without rights of citizenship], but you are fellow citizens with the saints (God’s people), and are [members] of God’s household.
Suffering is only temporary
1 Peter 1:6 (ICB)
But now for a short time different kinds of troubles may make you sad.
1 Peter 5:10 (NIV)
Yes, you will suffer for a short time. But after that, God will make everything right. He will make you strong. He will support you and keep you from falling. He is the God who gives all grace. He called you to share in his glory in Christ. That glory will continue forever.
God is Near the Brokenhearted
Psalm 34:17-18 (ICB)
The Lord hears good people when they cry out to him. He saves them from all their troubles. 18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed.
Psalm 56:8: (Amp)
You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not recorded in Your book?
Trust in God’s Plan
Proverbs 3:5-6 (Amp)
Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. 6 In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him,
And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].
Isaiah 40:31 (Amp)
But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired.
Psalm 55:22 (ICB)
Give your worries to the Lord. He will take care of you. He will never let good people down.
God Prepares Us for Our Purpose
Romans 5:3-4 (NIV)
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.
James 1:3-4 (ICB)
You know that these things are testing your faith. And this will give you patience. 4 Let your patience show itself perfectly in what you do. Then you will be perfect and complete. You will have everything you need.
God Strengthens Our Faith
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
1 Peter 4:12 (ICB)
My friends, do not be surprised at the painful things you are now suffering. These things are testing your faith. So do not think that something strange is happening to you.
Comforting Others
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (ICB)
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is the Father who is full of mercy. And he is the God of all comfort. He comforts us every time we have trouble, so that we can comfort others when they have trouble. We can comfort them with the same comfort that God gives us.
God’s Timing is Perfect
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (Amp)
There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven—
God Watches Over Us
1 Peter 5:7: (Amp)
casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].
Genesis 28:15 (NIV)
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.
Psalm 121:5-8 (NIV)
The Lord guards you. The Lord protects you as the shade protects you from the sun. 6 The sun cannot hurt you during the day. And the moon cannot hurt you at night. 7 The Lord will guard you from all dangers. He will guard your life. 8 The Lord will guard you as you come and go, both now and forever.
God Will Help Us
Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Philippians 4:6 (ICB)
Do not worry about anything. But pray and ask God for everything you need. And when you pray, always give thanks.
Psalms 23: 1-3 (ICB)
The Lord is my shepherd. I have everything I need. 2 He gives me rest in green pastures. He leads me to calm water. 3 He gives me new strength. For the good of His name, He leads me on paths that are right.
God is Faithful
Psalm 46:1 (ICB)
God is our protection and our strength. He always helps in times of trouble.
Isaiah 54:17 (ICB)
“So no weapon that is used against you will defeat you. You will show that those who speak against you are wrong. These are the good things my servants receive. Their victory comes from me,” says the Lord.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 (Amp)
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you [setting you on a firm foundation] and will protect and guard you from the evil one.