A Life-Giving Surprise
He put a new song in my mouth . . .—PSALM 40:3 [NIV]
He put a new song in my mouth . . .—PSALM 40:3 [NIV]
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.—2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-4 [NIV]
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.—GALATIANS 6:2 [NIV]
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice and no one will take your joy from you.—JOHN 16:22 [ESV]
. . . pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.—PSALM 62:8 [NIV]
You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry.—PSALM 10:17 [NIV]
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.—PROVERBS 16:9 [NIV]
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!—1 CHRONICLES 16:11 [ESV]
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.—JOSHUA 1:9 [NIV]
. . . our God is full of compassion.—PSALM 116:5 [NIV]
Faithful are the wounds of a friend . . .—PROVERBS 27:6 [ESV]
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.—MATTHEW 5:4 [NIV]