There's No Need To Doubt Him Now

 Everyone who follows me knows how much I LOVE Scripture Writing & the month of November carries the theme of gratitude. 🧡

I always enjoy reading through and studying the entire passage of Scripture that includes the verse that I wrote out for that particular day.

I had the opportunity to read through all of Psalm 136 yesterday evening and it was such a blessing to my heart! It was a wonderful account of God's enduring mercy throughout several different challenging situations.

I thought of every circumstance where God has given me the victory; every battle of mine that He has fought ever so graciously. The strength of His unfailing mercy is what truly carried me through it all. 

I have also had the song "No Need to Doubt Him Now" on my heart for the past few days & I just wanted to share a little reminder with you today: 

Your current circumstances may seem overwhelming but you can trust that Jesus is near and that He will never fail in fighting for you. He has carried you through rough seasons before & you can guarantee that He'll do it again. There's no need to doubt Him now, for His mercy endureth forever. 

 "O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever." (Psalm 136:26)

A Requirement of Change (A Season of Change Series Part 2)

The Lord initially placed the desire on my heart to write about the journey of change throughout the month of October. I never imagined that another installment would follow into November or that I would love its phrasing even more than the first. It was the greatest blessing to be able to share the story of my journey with PCOS and it was even more wonderful to see Him apply it metaphorically through my discussion of salvation and all of what it entails. Romans 8:28 will forever be my favorite life verse. 

While the first installment touched on reflections of change, I couldn't help but remember the briefly mentioned low-carb diet that I was instructed to begin shortly after my diagnosis (and I can tell you it lasted all of three days before I caved.) I didn't possess enough self-control to stick with it.) The foundational bones of today's message revolve around the requirement of change. 

While physical dieting is necessary in order to maintain a healthy body, the state of our spiritual diet determines the health of our heart for the Lord. 

What does your spiritual diet plan look like? 

I keep traveling back to the low-carb diet aspect of my story because I feel as though it fits perfectly into the message---the diet attempt was unsuccessful on its own because I possessed no understanding of its significance. Countless souls are forever "starting over" or "turning over a new leaf" and it never works out well because, for lack of better wording, "you can't have a head change until you have a heart change."

Allowing Christ into your heart and making Him the Lord of your life will forever change it in mighty ways. You won't walk the same. You won't think the same. You won't live the same.

But it doesn't mean that you won't struggle with the presence of sin and flesh. 

That's where I want to begin today.

It would be wonderfully convenient if all we had to do was take our prescribed medicines to efficiently manage health conditions but that's almost never the case--a quick Google search on most if not all of them include recommended dietary or lifestyle changes that require human effort. 

Let us quickly visit what I discovered while researching all about PCOS; these recommendations are immensely basic but it honestly makes all the difference in the world. (I can't say that I follow them perfectly, but I consistently try to be more mindful of what I put into my body.)

• Eat whole foods
• Limit sugar and processed carbs
• Stay hydrated
• Incorporate strength training and cardio

Placing this thought together brought to my recollection three awesome Bible verses (all of which I will include), but the perfect one to begin with is Luke 9:23 which plainly discusses the intentional and purposeful act of denying ourselves, taking up our cross on a daily basis, and choosing to follow the Lord. 

 

"And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." (Luke 9:23)

"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me." (Galatians 2:20)

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." (Romans 12:2)

The bulleted list above could double as recommendations for keeping our spiritual health in good standing. Snacking on God's Word will forever be greater than snacking on sin. (I read that somewhere and loved it!) Whole foods are considered natural and processed carbohydrates are nothing but empty calories; nothing in this world will ever satisfy the soul the way only He can. No amount of worldly knowledge will saturate our hearts the way His infallible Word can. Choosing to exercise our faith and desiring to live a life of godliness will strengthen your heart for Him; it will allow you to move through all of life and its challenges with grace.

"For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come." (1 Timothy 4:8)

Lastly, please know that Jesus doesn't expect you to live perfectly. His only desire is for you to be willing to follow Him. You won't always get it right. You'll mess up. Every day comes with a fresh opportunity to begin again. Those times are teachable moments that you learn from. It's on my heart to share a story that I hope and pray the Lord will use as an example: 

I was out somewhere and I made the conscious decision to consume an obscene amount of sugar within a short amount of time. I wasn't thinking about how my body would handle it (or wouldn't handle it) and because of the insulin resistance that comes with PCOS, my glucose level skyrocketed and subsequently crashed shortly after. I was a hot emotional mess and felt disoriented. It was an uncomfortable feeling that I instantly knew I never wanted to live through again. I just didn't feel well. The initial enjoyment I experienced from all of that sugar definitely wasn't worth it and I learned a valuable lesson from that day.

I'll end today with these final verses that the Lord placed on my heart as I bring the message to its close: 

"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." (1 Corinthians 10:13) 

"It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23)

 

Training Them Up (A Thought From Proverbs)

There's SO much joy to be found in allowing the Lord to use those little life stories of ours all for His glory. 

Writing out devotionals and short stories will forever be my favorite...but I love sharing the few fun parts of my childhood.

And it's on my heart to talk about my beloved trampoline. 

I spent six summers on it & loved every minute of it. I bounced from daylight until dark. I think I must have only stopped for food or bathroom breaks. It was so much fun. 

I truly believe that level of exercise is what kept me from growing up into a wheelchair. What was built into my leg muscles was a foundation of strength that has carried me through every season of life that my heart will forever be thankful for. 

My body still struggles with cerebral palsy, of course, but I am thankful that my legs are as strong as they are. I can still comfortably walk over a mile on my treadmill on days when I'm in the mood to really push myself. My legs may be wobbly on those other days that aren't so great, but they continue to hold me up and that's a blessing.

This thought came into my mind on a whim because children have been on my heart for a while now. The country (heck the whole world) is stuck in such disarray & all that's happening seems to be specifically targeting young impressionable minds.

It is SO important to tell your kids about Jesus. It is even more important to have them learning & committing His precious Word to memory.  

The most valuable gift you can give them is that foundation of faith and wisdom that will give them the strength that will carry them all throughout their lives. 

While some days may be much easier than others, learning to rely on the strength of His wisdom will hold them up on those wobbly days that are yet to come. 

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6 KJV)

A Reflection of Change (A Season of Change Series Part 1)

 

How in the world are we already two weeks into the month of October?! 

The blog may have been placed on hiatus for a little while, but I am SUPER excited about what the Lord has laid upon my heart. I will write honestly and share that I have recently experienced some spiritual burnout that truly brought me to the point of reevaluating the state of my priorities while simultaneously embarking on a journey that I have never enjoyed: 

The journey of change. 

The word 'change' simply means to transform or to make the form different from what it is or from what it would be if it were left alone. 

The Lord placed it on my heart to make this into a little mini series that I hope and pray that we can cram into a two-week timeframe---and I want to kick things off by sharing a special thought that truly is a wonderful reflection of change in my life that I know could only have come from Him. 

Most of you that follow me online know that I was officially diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome five years ago--it's a super common hormonal disorder that affects women of child-bearing age. I was first placed on Metformin and encouraged to switch to a low-carb diet.

I initially chose to deal with all that PCOS entails on my own and thought that I would be okay but it slowly grew into a situation that was unbearable and out of control. I went to see a new physician two years ago and was immediately placed on hormonal birth control after describing my symptoms (medicine that was added alongside Metformin) It was a GAME CHANGER. Easily the best decision of my life (second to trusting in Christ for salvation, of course).

While it isn't a cure, the treatment does alleviate the symptoms. 

That same sentiment could be applied when discussing our inherently sinful nature: 

While salvation doesn't completely rid our lives of sin, it does provide the ability to deal with it and to overcome it.

It has been my heart's desire to write out this thought for quite some time & in thinking about the benefits of introducing treatment into my life, I couldn't help but to reflect on the power of His saving grace and what it could do for someone who may be choosing to simply deal with whatever life has thrown at them all while living in a state of misery and defeat--constantly trying to convince themselves that they're okay to deal with it all on their own. Psalm 146:3-5 warns against sole reliance on self or worldly wisdom.

"Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth, in that very day his thoughts perish. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:" (Psalm 146:3-5)

 

Some may vehemently refuse that beautiful gift of grace because they're choosing to live in an unhealthy state of pridefulness. I still remember spending the first three years of my diagnosis without birth control because I was fearful of how much it would change my outward appearance. I was teeny tiny and wasn't at all ready for the inevitable weight gain. I don't think I fully grasped the seriousness of it at all---I thought it was no big deal and that it would never escalate beyond the initially mild situation. 

Those who are prideful aren't willing to change and honestly never imagine their lives escalating to that painfully unbearable point---Satan continually deceives them daily by convincing them that they don't need help but the truth of the matter is that they will never possess any lasting hope without first experiencing God's grace and mercy.

"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." (Proverbs 16:18)

"He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered." (Proverbs 26:28)

Lastly, there are those countless souls who have dabbled with going to church on Sunday mornings only to have been met with an experience that only pushed their hearts further away from the One who loves them the most; leaving them with the thought that says "if that's what a Christian is, I want nothing more to do with it." 

Isn't that the most devastating picture? Let me tell you another little story:

When I was seventeen, I gave non-hormonal birth control an honest try (for issues that I now believe were the initial beginnings of PCOS). The side effects of this particular medicine were terribly distressing and discouraging; within days, I developed the worst cystic acne underneath my skin. It was horrible and I remember that feeling of never desiring to go through that again. 

I have since found the perfect fit for my situation and I will be forever grateful that I gave it another try. I will never forget what I was told ever so gently this time around: if this particular combination doesn't work for you, there are fifty seven other pills we can try. That memory still brings a smile to my face today. My physician was ready and willing to go the extra mile to alleviate my struggle and that meant the absolute world to me.

The moral of the story? You may have lived through a terrible church experience but you should never allow that to keep you from seeking the Lord or from desiring a relationship with Him. Visit different churches until you find the perfect fit.

Today's message is sort of all over the place, but I hope and pray that someone somewhere fits into at least one of these categories and that the Lord would use it to tug on their heart. Perhaps it will enlighten and encourage others not to give up on experiencing the love of Christ. I want to close with this little poem that He placed on my heart: 

Giving your life to Jesus, doesn't mean you're trouble free,

It doesn't mean your steps with Him won't ever be wobbly,

He will simply shine His light so that you may surely see; 

cause sooner or later, I'd bet you'll be needing it, probably.

He gives unspeakable joy, everlasting hope, and unconditional love to those in the palm of His precious hand;

He encourages all who will listen to follow His command.

Giving your life to Jesus doesn't mean you'll be without sin,

but by following Him in obedience, the power to overcome it all will reign from within.

I hope and pray that one day you'll see,

That giving your life to Jesus is what truly sets you free.

"Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon," (Isaiah 55:6-7)

"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." (John 8:36)

A Heart of Honesty

 We are now in the final week of September & I honestly have no idea where the time is going.

While the month of August was a little quiet on the blog, I had it on my heart to make September all about writing on the word "purpose"

September ended up traveling in a completely different direction, but Colossians 3:23-24 has never left me, so I thought today would be the perfect time to share a thought on it. 

Everyone knows that Molly's Zone reached the 10 year milestone on September 1st and I can honestly that writing for the Lord continues to give me SO much joy. I love it & could never imagine doing anything else with the life that God gave me. 

For every ounce of tribulation, I have known even greater joy. And the Lord taught me something this year just through experiencing the healing of an age-old belief (or wound) that I had held onto since childhood. 

I never write about it a lot but I know that others with disabilities may have dealt or may be dealing with this in their lives. 

For me, I think that having cerebral palsy is what made me become an overachiever in all that I accomplished or attempted to accomplish. You never feel as though your good enough or that you do enough. That's tough for any kid. 

Even as my journey of writing for the Lord began as an adult, I still battled with this very same attitude. It would leave me frustrated and discouraged. There are times that I truly felt like giving it up and throwing in the towel. 

I gave into that thought process until I figured out that it was Satan who was trying his best to steal every ounce of my joy. 

I'll be honest and write that my energy level has diminished quite a bit throughout the last ten years. I've learned that nothing ever stays the same. 

And it upsets me to watch my body change so much. Adding in PCOS brings forth another set of challenges. (The level of fatigue is unreal) 

But I don't quit. And I refuse to give up my joy. 

I came across something on Facebook one time that read: "don't worry about having the right words, worry about having the right heart." It was so specific to my own heart that I have never forgotten it & it was the reminder I needed. (I love when God gives what we need right when we need it) 

Remember that what you do for the Lord isn't about what you do, how much you do, or how perfectly you do it. All He cares about is the heart you do it with, the amount of honesty and willingness within it.

Be so very careful about not letting what you do for the Lord become more about pleasing others and less about pleasing Him. 

"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ." (Colossians 3:23-24)

"For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ." (Galatians 1:10)

A Simple Thought on Salvation

 This little thought was placed on my heart last week & I just couldn't go without sharing it. 🩷(even though it would be perfect for a Tuesday morning) 

I have somehow turned into the thirty-something adult who loves finding reduced goodies while shopping at Kroger. (If you are able to snag one of their grilled chicken caesar salads for half price...those are so good! 😍) 

But it's fun. I think of it as like finding hidden treasure. Mom & I have found so many new things we enjoy from doing that. There's plenty of joy to be found in finding a good bargain. (Sometimes you find quite a bit...other times you won't)

And while Romans 6:23 is such a simple verse that probably most everyone can recite....the Lord gave me this thought to place with it tonight: 

The world may offer bargains that come and go, but the gift of eternal life through trusting in Jesus will forever be the greatest one of all. That gift of salvation is a treasure that is freely offered & available to anyone and everyone who will accept it.

 And the best part of all....it's a bargain that lasts forever. 🩷

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23)

The Great Commission: The Importance of Sharing Truth In The Midst of Deception

I couldn't ignore this thought that continues to swirl within my headspace. We are all living through a time of immense darkness & deception. 

Not only is it heartwrenching but also incredibly disturbing and quite unbelievable at this point. 

The world needs the Gospel now more than ever & today I felt led to elaborate on why sharing the truth of His precious word is SO important in our society. 

The Great Commission is the absolute command that the Lord gives us upon receiving Him as Lord & Savior.

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15)

We are called to simply go and share the Good News of the Gospel and to plant seeds wherever we may be. So many souls live without Christ and absolutely every heart needs Him. 

Never underestimate the power of planting the seed. Go and tell someone about Jesus today. 

As I was placing this particular point together, my mind immediately settled on how incredibly blinded our society is to truth; the youth of today have been conditioned to believe in movements or ideals without having the ability to explain exactly why they are following it or believing in it. 

Science tells us that from eighteen to twenty two, the brain continues to develop (up until age 25) and young minds are incredibly impressionable. 

Their hearts continuously search for something to believe in and a place to belong. 

As I have previously noted, it is crucial to share the Gospel because if the seed isn't at least planted, that good news would remain hidden to those that are lost and without Christ. 

We are called to shine His light upon a world that is shrouded in darkness. 

"But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them." (2 Corinthians 4:3-4)

There are those who won't like you and will absolutely hate you simply because you are choosing to share the Gospel. 

And that's okay. 

The world hates the truth, but it so desperately needs it. 

"If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you." (John 15:18)

No matter the opposition, no matter what people throw at you..

Live with an unashamed faith. 

Be unafraid to share it with others. 

Be bold. Be courageous. 

Because, you never know what Christ will do through a heart that is willing. 

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek." (Romans 1:16)

Throwback Tuesday: The Price of Sin Will Never Be Worth It

 There doesn't seem to be anything in this world that isn't crazy expensive. 

The shortages that have come upon us through the past three years have just begun to escalate; it is becoming harder to have our basic needs met. The quality of everything that we've known and loved just isn't the same anymore. 

And what you're being sold is never worth the hefty price you pay.

This thought has hung around in my head for some time. I read and observe a lot. I can't help but take notice of this gradual acceptance of evil. Society is being continuously groomed to make light of something that is no joke. 

Hollywood paints the picture of Hell as a place that is one big party where everyone will be able to freely continue their life of sin.

The presence of evil here on Earth is welcomed, encouraged, and accepted. The Bible vehemently warns against doing so. 

"Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!" (Isaiah 5:20 KJV)

Hell is a truly awful place. Many people don't realize that eternity spent there is total separation from God and everything that He provides.

Therefore, not an ounce of rest will be found there.

No air will be found in Hell, because God is the breath of life. 

There will be no light, because Hell is a place of eternal darkness. 

Hell is a place filled with inescapable flames of torment.. there will be no source of the comfort or love that only He can give.

That's quite the hefty price tag. 

 

The penalty of sin is never worth the price you pay. Christ died for YOU and paid the debt of that sin. He gave His life because He loves YOU. 

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him." (Romans 5:8-9 KJV)

It is often said that the best things in life are free. The gift of salvation doesn't come with a cost. The freedom and the peace found through trusting in Jesus remains incomparable to anything this world could offer.

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23 KJV)

The improvement in quality of life will always be worth it. 

You don't have to face an eternity in Hell, but you will by continually choosing to reject Christ. One day, it will be too late to change your mind. Tomorrow is never promised.

"Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." (James 4:14 KJV)

Eternity with Jesus will always be worth it. He loves YOU. He is seeking to save YOU. Choose to seek Him while He may be found.

"Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon." (Isaiah 55:6-7 KJV)

Sunday Thoughts: Fighting Evil With Faith

 Every church service is such a blessing but I especially LOVE Sunday mornings. My heart still aches about what's happened in our country this week, and all I've been thinking about is how we as believers should strive to go harder in our faith & to do even more for the cause of Christ by planting as many seeds as we possibly can. 

For Jesus. For Charlie. 💔

That thought was written out first because it has had a place on my heart since Wednesday, but I also want to touch on those who may have gotten out of church recently or others who may not feel comfortable coming at all. 

I promise that not only does the Lord know your specific situation, He also knows your heart. No matter how far away you fall, you can rest assure that He will forever welcome you with arms wide open. 

And if you've never been to church, well it's just the biggest blessing. Your heart will always come away with something.

I guess my message today is that while Satan will try whatever he can to keep you from trusting in the Lord, following Him, or simply sharing the truth of His precious Word....you musn't let him have that opportunity. 

It's time to start fighting evil with hearts of faith. 

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;" (Ephesians 6:10-18)

Anything And Everything

 

Have you ever met someone so special that you felt as though you could come to them about anything and everything? 

It's wonderful to have friendships that go that deep---beyond any sort of superficiality.  

The Lord gave me such a precious thought on Thursday night that I could not go without sharing it in its entirety on the blog as we are (finally) kicking off the month of September on Molly's Zone. 

Did you know that He cares just as much about our little worries as He does the big ones. You can literally come to Him about anything and everything...(that little word pairing is the sweetest thing ever and I'm so thankful that He gave that reminder to me. I am writing it out because I know that someone else probably needs it even more than I did. 

1 Peter 5:7 immediately came to mind when placing this thought together. Notice how it specifically and lovingly mentions that we can cast ALL our cares upon the Lord: 

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." (1 Peter 5:7)

It doesn't matter if what you're experiencing doesn't seem significant enough to warrant prayer. Whatever burden you're carrying today, He knows all about it and it truly matters to Him. I think sometimes we forget that.

His help is your greatest hope.

And He deeply cares about you. 

My friend...

May you remember as you go about your day that not only can you come to Jesus about anything...

But you can surely trust Him with everything. 

"Our help is in the name of the LORD, Who made Heaven and Earth." (Psalm 124:8)

Molly's Morning Thoughts: Are You Inviting Jesus In Or Shutting Him Out?

 A Word From Molly: I'm a little late on sharing a thought from yesterday morning but I couldn't go without giving it a place on the blog. I love that the Lord put this on my heart to write because it is SO true. I may turn this into a new blog segment, we shall see, but I hope this speaks to your heart as much as it did mine. Molly's Zone will celebrate its 10th birthday on Monday and I still feel so blessed to have the opportunity to write for Jesus. Molly's Zone has been a little quiet (life has been quite interesting lately) but I cannot wait to share more all throughout the month of September. 

I woke up early this morning thinking about something that the Lord placed on my heart

I LOVE podcasts & decided to try something new on Spotify the other day & listened to an episode about God's power in the midst of impossible situations and it got me wondering:

How often are we guilty of attempting to take on a situation that is too much for us to handle on our own, simply because we are too stubborn to ask for His help?

In doing so, how often do we end up shutting the Lord out of our situation instead of inviting Him in?

I know I am SO guilty.

There doesn't seem to be anyone right now that isn't going through something. ❤

I don't know what trouble you're facing this morning but I know Someone who does, and inviting Him into it will guarantee peace through whatever it may be. I think sometimes we think that acting as the tough guy who has learned through life to simply deal will be enough to carry us through.

Sometimes, peace is the only thing (and the greatest thing) to ask Jesus for, because not only is it precious, it is also priceless. And life can be very loud and overwhelming at times.

Inviting Him into your situation will also give you the strength to endure it. Life can leave your soul weary and weathered, and you will never be able to trudge forward without His all mighty power.

I'll leave you today with this final thought:

Inviting Jesus into your situation not only provides you with His peace and His power, but it also promises that He is still good no matter what the outcome of it all may be.

Whatever you may come to face this morning, don't forget to invite Jesus into it.

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27)

"And he said unto me, my grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

"But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up." (Daniel 3:18)