LORD disciplines those he loves

My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline
       and do not resent his rebuke,
 because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
       as a father the son he delights in.

                                               ( Proverbs 3:11-12 )

GOD has choosen you

I took you from the ends of the earth,
       from its farthest corners I called you.
       I said, 'You are my servant';
       I have chosen you and have not rejected you.

                                   ( Isaiah 41.9 )

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
      How unsearchable his judgments,
      and his paths beyond tracing out!

                                ( Romans 11.33 )

Jesus has overcome the world

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.
In this world you will have trouble.
But take heart! I have overcome the world." 
 
                                            ( John 16.33 )

Do not be anxious about anything

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything,

by prayer and petition,

with thanksgiving,

present your requests to God.

                               ( Philippians 4.6 )

The Narrow and Wide Gates

"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."

                                                                              
                                                           ( Matthew 7. 13-14 )

GOD who makes things grow.

So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only GOD, who makes things grow.

                                                     ( 1 Corinthians 3.7 )

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”   ( James 1:12 )

blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD

“But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” (  Jeremiah 17:7-8  )

Promotion Comes From GOD

“For promotion cometh neither from the east,
nor from the west, nor from the south.
  But God is the judge:
he putteth down one, and setteth up another.”
       
                                                                    ( Psalm 75:6-7 )

Glory to GOD

And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

                                                                 (Philippians 4.19-20)

my Redeemer lives

I know that my Redeemer  lives,
       and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.

                                                       ( Job 19.25 )

GOD of comfort

“ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” ( 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  )

O GOD, Lead me in the way everlasting

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” ( Psalm 139:23-24 )

Be strong and courageous

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”( Joshua 1:9 )

GOD is My Rock

He alone is my rock and my salvation;
       he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
                                                ( Psalms 62.2 )

Glorify the LORD

Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt his name together.

I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears.
 ( Psalms 34 : 3-4 )

Nothing I desire besides you

“Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” ( Psalm 73:25-26 )

Choose Life ....

I call heaven and earth to witness this day against you that I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live. ( Deuteronomy 30:19 )

GOD will show U which way U should go

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
       I will counsel you and watch over you. (Psalms 32.8)