Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.
John 16:20
Your sorrows will turn into joy. You can trust that, even if it seems like a distant possibility.
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.
John 14:1
Let us be comforted, confident and content with these instructions.
For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD!
Psalm 117:2
God’s faithfulness and love toward us is more steadfast than anything we could imagine; it does not waver or change or falter. Rest in that confidence.
Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me;
Psalm 31:2,3
God leads and guides you. Trust in that.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.
Psalm 34:19
Don’t be surprised when you face opposition; lean into your Deliverer and trust His faithfulness.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1
Imagine being content simply because of your awareness that God is watching over you.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.
Psalm 34:19
Do not be surprised when life brings uphill battles; they’re going to happen. At the same time, expect God to be faithful.
But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.”
Psalm 31:14
Let this be our mantra and let us live like we believe it.
So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55:11
God’s Word does not come back void. It may not come to full fruition in the timing that you expect it, but rest assured that it will accomplish the very purpose for which it was sent.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.
Psalm 51:12
Jesus, please do this for us. Amen.