"These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world."

1 Peter 1:7 (NLT)

"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort."

2 Corinthians 1:3 (NLT)

"Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord."

Hebrews 12:14 (NLT)

"If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall."

1 Corinthians 10:12 (NLT)

"Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts."

2 Timothy 2:22 (NLT)

"Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT)

"The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions."

Proverbs 10:11 (NLT)

(Jesus Speaking) “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."

John 16:33 (NLT)

The man answered, "'You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.' And, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

Luke 10:27 (NLT)

"The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety."

Psalm 18:2 (NLT)