Not Giving Up

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

But you be strong, and don’t let your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.”

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day. — read the full passage →

Don’t you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win.

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in Yahweh.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,

and hope doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Rejoice always. — read the full passage →

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen. — read the full passage →

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we don’t faint.

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

But don’t forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. — read the full passage →

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. — read the full passage →

for a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.” — read the full passage →

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for Yahweh holds him up with his hand.

Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.

Yahweh himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged.”

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

“Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you. — read the full passage →

When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

But don’t forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Dispersion: Greetings. — read the full passage →

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

But I will always hope, and will add to all of your praise.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.”

Jesus, looking at them, said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God.”

but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called “today”; lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

What soldier ever serves at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and doesn’t eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock, and doesn’t drink from the flock’s milk?

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →

Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.”

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; — read the full passage →

Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food, — read the full passage →

Now may he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,” says Yahweh of Armies, “if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough for.

You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. — read the full passage →

Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold. — read the full passage →

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God, and knows God.

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God, and knows God. — read the full passage →

“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, — read the full passage →

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; — read the full passage →

But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we don’t faint. — read the full passage →

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; — read the full passage →

“Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. — read the full passage →

We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.

And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.

may be strengthened to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, — read the full passage →