“…call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” Psalm 50:15 NIV

For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. So, from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 2 Corinthians 5:14-16 NIV

This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: “Cursed is the one who does not obey the terms of this covenant—the terms I commanded your ancestors when I brought them out of Egypt, out of the iron-smelting furnace.” I said, “Obey me and do everything I commanded you, and you will be my people, and I will be your God.” Jeremiah 11:3-5 NIV

When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. Luke 1:57-58 NIV 

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.Psalm 37:4 NIV 

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. Psalm 32:8–9 NIV

But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.  2 Corinthians 8:7 NIV 

So, we make it our goal to please him… 2 Corinthians 5:9 NIV

For since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities - His eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.

Romans 1:20 NIV

Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! Psalm 85:10 NLT

When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise that you will show me kindness and faithfulness.” Genesis 47:29 NIV 

“Come, follow me…” Matthew 4:19 NIV  

I recently heard that a young woman had 10 million “followers” on the social media platform TikTok.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV

I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way… 1 Corinthians 1:4-5 NIV

“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NLT

“In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Judges 17:6  

“For we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV

But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgement for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. Matthew 12:36-37 NIV

“…he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature…” 2 Peter 1:4 NIV