ENCOURAGEMENT

  1. Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out of us. Hebrews 12:1
  2. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,~ the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2
  3. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:3
  4. 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 have received from God. II Cor 1:3,4.
  5. Accept one another then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7
  6. Be strong and courageous.. .Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you, He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Deut. 31:6, 8.
  7. Be strong and courageous... Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
  8. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Ps. 34:18
  9. God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Ps. 46:1
  10. Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; for He cares for you. Ps. 55:22, I Peter 5:7
  11. So high as the heavens are above the earth so great is His love for those who fear Him. As far as the east is from the west so far has He removed our transgressions from us. Ps. 103:11, 12
  12. The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:28, 29
  13. Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41.~10
  14. Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine; I will be with you when you pass through the waters and walk through the fire. Isaiah 43.~1-3
  15. Come unto me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you... for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls... Mart. 11:28, 29
  16. 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. .If God is for us, who can be against us? Who or what shall separate us from the Love of Christ... Nothing. Romans 8:28-39
  17. Therefore ENCOURAGE one another and BUILD each other UP, ... I Thess. 5:11