"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:22-24
We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10
"For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” -1 Sam 16:7
For the LORD is our judge; the LORD is our lawgiver; the LORD is our king; he will save us. -Isaiah 33:22
"For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."
"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship."
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.”
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32