Challenges

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, …

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

…persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.

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

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

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.

You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.