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This, in fact, is what you have been called to do, because… 1 Peter 2:21

This, in fact, is what you have been called to do, because Christ himself suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his footsteps.
1 Peter 2:21 suffering following calling
So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has enough troubles of its own.
Matthew 6:34 life worrying dependence

At dawn let me experience your kindness,
for in you I place my trust.
Show me the path I must walk,
for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8 trust love planning
Jesus looked at them and said, “For men it is impossible, but not for God. For God all things are possible.”
Mark 10:27 miracles salvation Jesus
I wait for the Lord in anxious expectation;
I place my hope in his word.
Psalm 130:5 hope Word of God soul
For sin is no longer to have any power over you, since you are not under the Law but under grace.
Romans 6:14 sin grace law
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Matthew 5:9 blessing peace children
We know that God makes all things work together for good for those who love him and who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 love God calling
But he was pierced for our offenses
and crushed for our iniquity;
the punishment that made us whole fell upon him,
and by his bruises we have been healed.
Isaiah 53:5 sin Jesus healing
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 blessing humility kingdom
For I know that through your prayers and with the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will result in deliverance for me.
Philippians 1:19 salvation Spirit prayer
For where your treasure is, there will your heart also be.
Matthew 6:21 materialism money heart
For who is God except the Lord?
Who is a rock aside from our God?
2 Samuel 22:32 reliability God protection
Rejoice always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 joy gratitude prayer
For whoever finds me finds life
and receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 8:35 eternal life God wisdom
For this reason, I rejoice when I endure weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and distress for the sake of Christ. For it is when I am weak that I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:10 joy strength persecution
While physical training has some value, the benefits of godliness are unlimited, since it holds out promise not only for this life but also for the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:8 health obedience life
As for you, teach what is consistent with sound doctrine.
Titus 2:1 speaking evangelism learning
For ‘In him we live and move and have our being.’ As even your own poets have said, ‘We are all his offspring.’
Acts 17:28 creation life
You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’
and rightly so,
for that is what I am.
John 13:13 Jesus
The Lord God made clothing for the man and woman out of animal skins and he clothed them.
Genesis 3:21 clothing
He replied, “What is impossible for men is possible for God.”
Luke 18:27 miracles salvation Jesus
Guide me in your truth and instruct me,
for you are God, my Savior,
and in you I hope all the day long.
Psalm 25:5 truth learning hope
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for I bring you good news of great joy for all the people.”
Luke 2:10 angels joy christmas
Then he took a cup, and after offering thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from this, all of you. For this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins.”
Matthew 26:27-28 wine blood covenant