John 16:33 - in the world you will have tribulation.

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."

James 1:2-4 - testing of faith produces steadfastness

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3. for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Lamentations 3:31-32 - The Lord will not cast off for ever

For the Lord will not cast off forever, 32. but, though he cause grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love;

Isaiah 53:4-5 - wounded for our transgressions

Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5. But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed.

Philippians 4:6-7 - do not be anxious

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

3 John 1:11 - do not imitate evil

Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.

James 1:12 - remain steadfast under trial

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

Isaiah 61:1 - the Lord has anointed me

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;

1Samuel 2:6-7 - The lord...

The LORD kills and brings to life; he brings down to Sheol and raises up. 7. The LORD makes poor and makes rich; he brings low and he exalts.

Jeremiah 17:5 - cursed is the man who trusts in man

Thus says the LORD: "Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the LORD.

Psalm 118:6 - what can man do to me

The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?

Ephesians 3:16-21 - able to do far more than we think according to the power at work within us

that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17. so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith--that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18. may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19. and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21. to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Ecclesiastes 5:2 - Be not rash with your mouth

Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few.

Philippians 2:3 - do nothing from rivalry

Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

Galatians 5:22-23 - Fruits of the Spirit

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23. gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

James 1:5 - ask for wisdom

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

Isaiah 41:10 - fear not for i am with you

fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Jeremiah 29:11 - plans for welfare and not for evil

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