The Present Moment and Trust in God:
- Psalm 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
- Matthew 6:34: "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Facing Challenges with Faith:
- Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
- James 1:2-4: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever youface trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
Resting in God's Grace:
- Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast."
- Romans 6:14: "For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace."
Transformation through Challenges:
- Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
- 2 Corinthians 4:16: "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."
Living Fully in the Present:
- Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
- Colossians 3:17: "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Faith and Hope for the Future:
- Jeremiah 29:11: "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."
- Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance
about what we do not see."