For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. 2 Corinthians 4:17

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:10-11

Too many times we are preparing for a battle that is not ours, but the Lord’s; we try to go up against armies unprepared, when the Lord already said, “I will fight your battles for you. My brothers and sisters in Christ, we need to daily arm ourselves with the word of God, so that when armies come upon us, that we may be able to stand, to stand still, and see the goodness of the Lord. The battle is not ours but the Lords’. 1 Samuel

“God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus; He came to love, heal and forgive; He lived and died to buy my pardon, an empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives! Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, because He lives, all fear is gone; because I know He holds the future, and life is worth the living, just because He lives!”

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near; join ye in glad adoration!”

“Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, wellspring of the joy of living, ocean-depth of happy rest! Thou the Father, Christ our Brother; all who live in love are Thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.”

“All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays, stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise; field and forest, vale and mountain, bloss’ming meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in Thee.”

“Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee, hail Thee as the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away; giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!”