“As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed fo...

“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his glory and goodness. Through these he has...

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.”

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

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