Philippians 3:12-14

Philippians 3:12-14 (MSG)
I'm not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back.

Joy

Isaiah 12:2 (MSG)
"Yes, indeed—God is my salvation. I trust, I won't be afraid. God—yes God!—is my strength and song, best of all, my salvation!"

John 16:12-15

John 16:12-15 (MSG)
"I still have many things to tell you, but you can't handle them now. But when the Friend comes, the Spirit of the Truth, he will take you by the hand and guide you into all the truth there is. He won't draw attention to himself, but will make sense out of what is about to happen and, indeed, out of all that I have done and said. He will honor me; he will take from me and deliver it to you. Everything the Father has is also mine. That is why I've said, 'He takes from me and delivers to you.'

Proverbs 8:12-21

Proverbs 8:12-21 (MSG)
"I am Lady Wisdom, and I live next to Sanity; Knowledge and Discretion live just down the street. The Fear-of-God means hating Evil, whose ways I hate with a passion— pride and arrogance and crooked talk. Good counsel and common sense are my characteristics; I am both Insight and the Virtue to live it out. With my help, leaders rule, and lawmakers legislate fairly; With my help, governors govern, along with all in legitimate authority. I love those who love me; those who look for me find me. Wealth and Glory accompany me— also substantial Honor and a Good Name. My benefits are worth more than a big salary, even a very big salary; the returns on me exceed any imaginable bonus. You can find me on Righteous Road—that's where I walk— at the intersection of Justice Avenue, Handing out life to those who love me, filling their arms with life—armloads of life!

Psalm 31:19-22, Psalm 31:24

Psalm 31:19-22 (MSG)
What a stack of blessing you have piled up for those who worship you, Ready and waiting for all who run to you to escape an unkind world. You hide them safely away from the opposition. As you slam the door on those oily, mocking faces, you silence the poisonous gossip. Blessed god! His love is the wonder of the world. Trapped by a siege, I panicked. "Out of sight, out of mind," I said. But you heard me say it, you heard and listened.

Psalm 31:24 (MSG)
Be brave. Be strong. Don't give up. Expect God to get here soon.

What God wants

Matthew 26:39 (MSG)
Going a little ahead, he fell on his face, praying, "My Father, if there is any way, get me out of this. But please, not what I want. You, what do you want?"

Ephesians 6:10-19

Ephesians 6:10-19 (NIV)
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Ask

Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV)
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

Friends

2 Thessalonians 1:3 (MSG)
You need to know, friends, that thanking God over and over for you is not only a pleasure; it's a must. We have to do it. Your faith is growing phenomenally; your love for each other is developing wonderfully. Why, it's only right that we give thanks. We're so proud of you; you're so steady and determined in your faith despite all the hard times that have come down on you. We tell everyone we meet in the churches all about you.

Psalm 3:6-8

Psalm 3:6-8 (NIV)
I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.

Psalm 145:19-21

Psalm 145:19-21 (NIV)
He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.

Psalm 112:7-8

Psalm 112:7-8 (NIV)
They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the lord.

Proverbs 3:19-26, Proverbs 3:33

Proverbs 3:19-26 (NIV)
By wisdom the lord laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;

Proverbs 3:33 (NIV)
The lord's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.

Psalm 119:116-117

Psalm 119:116-117 (NIV)
Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.

1 Corinthians 2:9-12

1 Corinthians 2:9-12 (NIV)
However, as it is written: "What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived"— the things God has prepared for those who love him—

Psalm 91:1-16

Psalm 91:1-16 (NIV)
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

To fear God

Proverbs 8:13 (MSG)
The Fear-of-God means hating Evil, whose ways I hate with a passion-pride and arrogance and crooked talk.

God handles it

Job 21:22 (MSG)
"But who are we to tell God how to run his affairs? He's dealing with matters that are way over our heads. Some people die in the prime of life, with everything going for them— fat and sassy. Others die bitter and bereft, never getting a taste of happiness. They're laid out side by side in the cemetery, where the worms can't tell one from the other.

Long for God

Isaiah 26:9 (MSG)
Through the night my soul longs for you. Deep from within me my spirit reaches out to you. When your decisions are on public display, everyone learns how to live right.

Christ displaces worry

Philippians 4:7 (MSG)
Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.

Peace

John 16:33 (MSG)
I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I've conquered the world."

Psalm 31:1-8

Psalm 31:1-8 (MSG)
I run to you, god; I run for dear life. Don't let me down! Take me seriously this time! Get down on my level and listen, and please—no procrastination! Your granite cave a hiding place, your high cliff aerie a place of safety.

Psalm 30:5

Psalm 30:5 (MSG)
He gets angry once in a while, but across a lifetime there is only love. The nights of crying your eyes out give way to days of laughter.

He makes us strong and gives peace

Psalm 29:11 (MSG)
god makes his people strong. god gives his people peace.

Know when it's J

Matthew 24:13-14 (MSG)
"Staying with it—that's what God requires. Stay with it to the end. You won't be sorry, and you'll be saved. All during this time, the good news—the Message of the kingdom—will be preached all over the world, a witness staked out in every country. And then the end will come.