Jeremiah 29:11, NIV
“ ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’.”
Hebrews 11:13-14, ICB
“All these great men died in faith. They did not get the things that God promised his people. But they saw them coming far in the future and were glad. They said that they were like visitors and strangers on earth. When people say such things, then they show that they are looking for a country that will be their own country.”
Jeremiah 29:11, NIV
“ ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’.”
Hebrews 13:5, ICB
“Keep your lives free from the love of money. And be satisfied with what you have. God has said, ‘I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.’”
John 3:16, MEV
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
Realize God Has a Plan for you
Jeremiah 29:11a, NIV
“ ‘I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord…’”
Ephesians 1:4, NIRV
“God chose us to belong to Christ before the world was created. He chose us to be holy and without blame in his eyes. He loved us.”
Matthew 24:6, ICB
“You will hear about wars and stories of wars that are coming. But don’t be afraid. These things must happen before the end comes.”
Psalms 33:11, ICB
“…the Lord’s plans will stand forever. His ideas will last from now on.”
Realize That God is With You
Joshua 1:9, ICB
“Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. So don’t be afraid. The Lord your God will be with you.”
Revelation 2:10, ICB
“Do not be afraid of what will happen to you…But be faithful, even if you have to die. If you are faithful, I will give you the crown of life.”
Realize That God Doesn’t Want You to Be Afraid
2 Timothy 1:7, ICB
“God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid. He gave us a spirit of power and love and self-control.”
Romans 8:15, ICB
“The Spirit that we received is not a spirit that makes us slaves again to fear. The Spirit that we have makes us children of God. And with that Spirit we say, ‘Father, dear Father.’”
Hebrews 13:5b ICB
“God has said, ‘I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.’”
John 14:27, ICB
“I leave you peace. My peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world does. So don’t let your hearts be troubled. Don’t be afraid.”
Romans 15:13, ICB
“I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace while you trust in him. Then your hope will overflow by the power of the Holy Spirit.”