2 Corinthians 4:16-17<BR>That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are quite small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever!<P>Hebrews 10:23<BR>Without wavering, let us hold tightly to the hope we say we have, for God can be trusted to keep His promises.<P>Psalm 68:19<BR>Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day He carries us in His arms.<P>John 15:10-12<BR>"When you obey Me, you remain in My love, just as I obey My Father and remain in His love. I have told you this so that you will be filled with My joy. yes, your joy will overflow! I command you to love each other in the same way that I love you."<P>James 1:5-6<BR>If you need wisdom - if you want to know what God wants you to do - ask Him, and He will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. But when you ask Him, be sure that you really expect Him to answer.<P>Psalm 84:11<BR>For the LORD God is our light and protector. He gives us grace and glory. No good thing will the LORD withhold from those who do what is right.<P>Jeremiah 31:13-14<BR>"The young women will dance for joy, and the men - old and young - will join in the celebration. I will turn their mourning into joy. I will comfort them and exchange their sorrow for rejoicing. I will supply the priests with an abundance of offerings. I will satisfy My people with My bounty. I, the LORD, have spoken!"<P>Hebrews 13:6<BR>That is why we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper, so I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"<P>Isaiah 41:9-10<BR>"I have called you back from the ends of the Earth so you can serve me. For I have chosen you and will not throw you away. Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with My victorious right hand."<P>Isaiah 46:4<BR>I will be your God throughout your lifetime - until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.<P>1 Peter 5:10<BR>In His kindness God called you to His eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. after you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation.<P>Romans 8:28<BR>And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.<P>Proverbs 3:5-6<BR>Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. seek His will in all you do, and He will direct your paths.<P>2 Corinthians 4:18<BR>So we don't look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever.<P>Mark 11:23-24<BR>"I assure you that you can say to this mountain, 'May God lift you up and throw you into the sea,' and your command will be obeyed. All that's required is that you really believe and do not doubt in your heart. Listen to me! You can pray for anything, and if you believe, you will have it."<P><BR>

This board seems very depressing today! We all need some encouraging words, and by typing them, they have helped me to remember what is most important! That I still have hope, that God is trustworthy, that I am not alone, but can find peace and love! God wants us all to have that!