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when life gets you down.

2 Corinthians 4:7 (MSG)
If you only look at us, you might well miss the brightness. We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That's to prevent anyone from confusing God's incomparable power with us. As it is, there's not much chance of that. You know for yourselves that we're not much to look at. We've been surrounded and battered by troubles, but we're not demoralized; we're not sure what to do, but we know that God knows what to do; we've been spiritually terrorized, but God hasn't left our side; we've been thrown down, but we haven't broken. What they did to Jesus, they do to us—trial and torture, mockery and murder; what Jesus did among them, he does in us—he lives! Our lives are at constant risk for Jesus' sake, which makes Jesus' life all the more evident in us. While we're going through the worst, you're getting in on the best!

story of my life, needing to guard my tongue

James 1:2-4 (NET)
My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,

James 1:26-27 (NET)
If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.

Philippians 4:6

Philippians 4:6 (NET)
Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.

Ephesians 5:1

Ephesians 5:1 (NET)
Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children

2 Peter 3:14

2 Peter 3:14 (NET)
Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.

Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 (NET)
But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,

Mark 12:30-31

Mark 12:30-31 (NET)
Lovethe Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’

Luke 6:36-37

Luke 6:36-37 (NET)
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Isaiah 58:7

Isaiah 58:7 (NET)
I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don’t turn your back on your own flesh and blood!

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Ecclesiastes 5:6 (NET)
Do not let your mouth cause you to sin, and do not tell the priest, “It was a mistake!” Why make God angry at you so that he would destroy the work of your hands?”

Proverbs 12:26

Proverbs 12:26 (NET)
The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Jeremiah 2:2

Jeremiah 2:2 (NLT)
“Go and shout this message to Jerusalem. This is what the LORD says: “I remember how eager you were to please me as a young bride long ago, how you loved me and followed me even through the barren wilderness.

1 Timothy 5:23

1 Timothy 5:23 (NLT)
Don’t drink only water. You ought to drink a little wine for the sake of your stomach because you are sick so often.