Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12.2

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4.17

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5.7

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15.4

All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. 1 John 3.3

‘…the joy of the Lord is your strength’ Nehemiah 8.10

Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13.12

‘Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.’ Isaiah 25.9

‘Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe…’ Hebrews 12.28

‘Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? Declares the Sovereign Lord. Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live?’ Ezekiel 18.23