Being Strong

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.