2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
1 I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry.2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire;He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.Many will see and fear the Lord and put …
These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed …
But may all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You;may those who long for Your saving help always say, “The Lord is great!”
If You are pleased with me, teach me Your ways so I may know You and continue to find favor with You. Remember that this nation is Your people.”
“The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God” (Psalm 14:2). God is actively looking for those who are seeking Him regardless of who they are, where they live, or what they do. The smallest heart cry for the Lord results in action …
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. “
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.