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May He give encouragement

Romans 15:5-6 (NIV)
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had,

Romans 15:13 (NIV)
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

May He give encouragement

Romans 15:5-6 (NIV)
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had,

Romans 15:13 (NIV)
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Peace as we trust him

Romans 15:13 (NIV)
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Peter 5:8

1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Psalm 34:4

Psalm 34:4 (GWT)
I went to the lord for help.He answered me and rescued me from all my fears.

Psalm 34:18-19

Psalm 34:18-19 (GWT)
The lord is near to those whose hearts are humble.He saves those whose spirits are crushed.

Psalm 33:15

Psalm 33:15 (GWT)
The one who formed their heartsunderstands everything they do.

Psalm 25:15-17

Psalm 25:15-17 (GWT)
My eyes are always on the lord.He removes my feet from traps.

Psalm 25:15-17

Psalm 25:15-17 (GWT)
My eyes are always on the lord.He removes my feet from traps.

Psalm 25:2

Psalm 25:2 (GWT)
I trust you, O my God.Do not let me be put to shame.Do not let my enemies triumph over me.

Psalm 23:4

Psalm 23:4 (GWT)
Even though I walk through the dark valley of death,because you are with me, I fear no harm.Your rod and your staff give me courage.

Psalm 23:3

Psalm 23:3 (GWT)
He renews my soul.He guides me along the paths of righteousnessfor the sake of his name.

Psalm 22:24

Psalm 22:24 (GWT)
The lord has not despised or been disgustedwith the plight of the oppressed one.He has not hidden his face from that person.The lord heard when that oppressed personcried out to him for help.

Psalm 22:2-3

Psalm 22:2-3 (GWT)
My God,I cry out by day, but you do not answer—also at night, but I find no rest.

Psalm 18:34

Psalm 18:34 (GWT)
He trains my hands for battleso that my arms can bend an archer’s bow of bronze.

Psalm 16:8-9, Psalm 16:11

Psalm 16:8-9 (GWT)
I always keep the lord in front of me.When he is by my side, I cannot be moved.

Psalm 16:11 (GWT)
You make the path of life known to me.Complete joy is in your presence.Pleasures are by your side forever.

Psalm 15:2-5

Psalm 15:2-5 (GWT)
The one who walks with integrity,does what is righteous,and speaks the truth within his heart.

Psalm 13:2

Psalm 13:2 (GWT)
How long must I make decisions alonewith sorrow in my heart day after day?How long will my enemy triumph over me?

Psalm 9:10

Psalm 9:10 (GWT)
Those who know your name trust you, O lord,because you have never deserted those who seek your help.

Romans 15:20

Romans 15:20 (GWT)
My goal was to spread the Good News where the name of Christ was not known. I didn’t want to build on a foundation which others had laid.

Romans 14:23

Romans 14:23 (GWT)
But if a person has doubts and still eats, he is condemned because he didn’t act in faith. Anything that is not done in faith is sin.

Romans 13:13

Romans 13:13 (GWT)
We should live decently, as people who live in the light of day. Wild parties, drunkenness, sexual immorality, promiscuity, rivalry, and jealousy cannot be part of our lives.

if you owe respect ....

Romans 13:7 (GWT)
Pay everyone whatever you owe them. If you owe taxes, pay them. If you owe tolls, pay them. If you owe someone respect, respect that person. If you owe someone honor, honor that person.

Psalm 4:8

Psalm 4:8 (GWT)
I fall asleep in peace the moment I lie downbecause you alone, O lord, enable me to live securely.

then you can see clearly!

Romans 12:2 (GWT)
Don’t become like the people of this world. Instead, change the way you think. Then you will always be able to determine what God really wants—what is good, pleasing, and perfect.