Matthew 14:14-21

“When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw a large crowd of people. He felt sorry for them, and he healed the ones who were sick. Late that afternoon, the followers came to Jesus and said, “No one lives in this place. And it is already late. Send the people away so they can go to the towns and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said, “The people don’t need to go away. You give them some food to eat.” The followers answered, “But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish.” Jesus said, “Bring the bread and the fish to me.” Then he told the people to sit down on the grass. He took the five loaves of bread and the two fish. He looked into the sky and thanked God for the food. Then he broke the bread into pieces, which he gave to the followers, and they gave the food to the people. Everyone ate until they were full. When they finished eating, the followers filled twelve baskets with the pieces of food that were not eaten. There were about 5000 men there who ate. There were also women and children who ate.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭14:14-21‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/mat.14.14-21.erv

Isaiah‬ ‭61:7-8‬

“In the past, other people shamed you and said bad things to you. You were shamed much more than any other people. So in your land you will get two times more than other people. You will get the joy that continues forever. That’s because I am the Lord and I love justice. I hate stealing and everything that is wrong. So I will give the people what they deserve. I will make an agreement with my people forever.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭61:7-8‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/isa.61.7-8.erv

Psalms‬ ‭37:1-5

“Don’t get upset about evil people. Don’t be jealous of those who do wrong. They are like grass and other green plants that dry up quickly and then die. So trust in the Lord and do good. Live on your land and be dependable. Enjoy serving the Lord, and he will give you whatever you ask for. Depend on the Lord. Trust in him, and he will help you.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37:1-5‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/psa.37.1-5.erv

Psalms‬ ‭34:6-10, 17-22

“As a poor, helpless man I prayed to the Lord, and he heard me. He saved me from all my troubles. The Lord ’S angel builds a camp around his followers, and he protects them. Give the Lord a chance to show you how good he is. Great blessings belong to those who depend on him! The Lord ’S holy people should fear and respect him. Those who respect him will always have what they need. Even strong lions get weak and hungry, but those who go to the Lord for help will have every good thing.

Pray to the Lord, and he will hear you. He will save you from all your troubles. The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment. He saves those who are discouraged. Good people might have many problems, but the Lord will take them all away. He will protect them completely. Not one of their bones will be broken. But troubles will kill the wicked. The enemies of those who live right will all be punished. The Lord saves his servants. All who go to him for protection will escape punishment.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34:6-10, 17-22‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/psa.34.6-10,17-22.erv

Lamentations‬ ‭3:19-33‬

“I’ll never forget the trouble, the utter lostness, the taste of ashes, the poison I’ve swallowed. I remember it all—oh, how well I remember— the feeling of hitting the bottom. But there’s one other thing I remember, and remembering, I keep a grip on hope:

GOD ’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! I’m sticking with GOD (I say it over and over). He’s all I’ve got left.

GOD proves to be good to the man who passionately waits, to the woman who diligently seeks. It’s a good thing to quietly hope, quietly hope for help from GOD. It’s a good thing when you’re young to stick it out through the hard times.

When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself. Enter the silence. Bow in prayer. Don’t ask questions: Wait for hope to appear. Don’t run from trouble. Take it full-face. The “worst” is never the worst.

Why? Because the Master won’t ever walk out and fail to return. If he works severely, he also works tenderly. His stockpiles of loyal love are immense. He takes no pleasure in making life hard, in throwing roadblocks in the way:”
‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:19-33‬ ‭MSG‬‬
http://bible.com/97/lam.3.19-33.msg

Psalm‬ ‭2:7-9

“Let me tell you what GOD said next. He said, “You’re my son, And today is your birthday. What do you want? Name it: Nations as a present? continents as a prize? You can command them all to dance for you, Or throw them out with tomorrow’s trash.””
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭2:7-9‬ ‭MSG‬‬
http://bible.com/97/psa.2.7-9.msg

Jeremiah‬ ‭51:56

“The army will come and destroy Babylon. Its soldiers will be captured, and their bows will be broken, This will happen because the Lord punishes people for the bad things they do. He gives them the full punishment they deserve.”
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭51:56‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/jer.51.56.erv

Zechariah‬ ‭9:11-12

“As for you also, because of and for the sake of the [covenant of the Lord with His people, which was sealed with sprinkled] covenant blood, I have released and sent forth your imprisoned people out of the waterless pit. [Gen. 37:24; Exod. 24:4-8; Heb. 9:16.] Return to the stronghold [of security and prosperity], you prisoners of hope; even today do I declare that I will restore double your former prosperity to you. [Ps. 40:2; Isa. 40:2.]”
‭‭Zechariah‬ ‭9:11-12‬ ‭AMPC‬‬
http://bible.com/8/zec.9.11-12.ampc

‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12:9

“But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12:9‬ ‭AMPC‬‬
http://bible.com/8/2co.12.9.ampc

James‬ ‭2:10

“You might follow all of God’s law. But if you fail to obey only one command, you are guilty of breaking all the commands in that law.”
‭‭James‬ ‭2:10‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/jas.2.10.erv

Romans‬ ‭5:7-8

“Very few people will die to save the life of someone else, even if it is for a good person. Someone might be willing to die for an especially good person. But Christ died for us while we were still sinners, and by this God showed how much he loves us.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭5:7-8‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/rom.5.7-8.erv

‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:9-10, 16-19‬ ‭

“This is how God showed his love to us: He sent his only Son into the world to give us life through him. True love is God’s love for us, not our love for God. He sent his Son as the way to take away our sins.

So we know the love that God has for us, and we trust that love. God is love. Everyone who lives in love lives in God, and God lives in them. If God’s love is made perfect in us, we can be without fear on the day when God judges the world. We will be without fear, because in this world we are like Jesus. Where God’s love is, there is no fear, because God’s perfect love takes away fear. It is his punishment that makes a person fear. So his love is not made perfect in the one who has fear. We love because God first loved us.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:9-10, 16-19‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/1jn.4.9-10,16-19.erv

Hosea‬ ‭3:1

“The Lord said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.””
‭‭Hosea‬ ‭3:1‬ ‭NIV‬‬
http://bible.com/111/hos.3.1.niv

Song of Songs‬ ‭8:6-7

“Keep me near you like a seal you wear over your heart, like a signet ring you wear on your hand. Love is as strong as death. Passion is as strong as the grave. Its sparks become a flame, and it grows to become a great fire! A flood cannot put out love. Rivers cannot drown love. Would people despise a man for giving everything he owns for love?”
‭‭Song of Songs‬ ‭8:6-7‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/sng.8.6-7.erv

Isaiah‬ ‭38:17‬

“Behold, it was for my peace that I had intense bitterness; but You have loved back my life from the pit of corruption and nothingness, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭38:17‬ ‭AMPC‬‬
http://bible.com/8/isa.38.17.ampc

John‬ ‭10:24-30

“The Jewish leaders gathered around him. They said, “How long will you make us wonder about you? If you are the Messiah, then tell us clearly.” Jesus answered, “I told you already, but you did not believe. I do miracles in my Father’s name. These miracles show who I am. But you do not believe, because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give my sheep eternal life. They will never die, and no one can take them out of my hand. My Father is the one who gave them to me, and he is greater than all. No one can steal my sheep out of his hand. The Father and I are one.””
‭‭John‬ ‭10:24-30‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/jhn.10.24-30.erv

Psalms‬ ‭103:8-13

“The Lord is kind and merciful. He is patient and full of love. He does not always criticize. He does not stay angry with us forever. We sinned against him, but he didn’t give us the punishment we deserved. His love for his followers is as high above us as heaven is above the earth. And he has taken our sins as far away from us as the east is from the west. The Lord is as kind to his followers as a father is to his children.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭103:8-13‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/psa.103.8-13.erv

Psalm 103:1‭-‬5

Praise the Lord , my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.  Praise the Lord , my soul, and forget not all his benefits—  who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,  who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,  who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Psalm 103:1‭-‬5 NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/psa.103.1-5.NIV

Psalms‬ ‭30:5, 11-12

“His anger lasts for a little while, but then his kindness brings life. The night may be filled with tears, but in the morning we can sing for joy!

You have changed my sorrow into dancing. You have taken away my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. You wanted me to praise you and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭30:5, 11-12‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/psa.30.5,11-12.erv

Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11

“I say this because I know the plans that I have for you.” This message is from the Lord. “I have good plans for you. I don’t plan to hurt you. I plan to give you hope and a good future.”
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/jer.29.11.erv

Isaiah‬ ‭49:5-7, 14-16, 24-25

“The Lord is the one who made me in my mother’s womb, so that I could be his servant. He wanted me to lead Jacob and Israel back to him. The Lord gives me honor. I get my strength from my God. And now he says, “You are a very important servant to me. You must bring back to me the tribes of Jacob. You must bring back the people of Israel who are still alive. But I have something else for you to do that is even more important: I will make you a light for the other nations. You will show people all over the world the way to be saved.” The Lord, the Holy Protector of Israel, speaks to his servant. People hate that servant. Nations despise him. He is now a slave to rulers. The Lord says to him, “Kings will see you and stand to honor you. Great leaders will bow down to you.” This will happen for the Lord. The Holy One of Israel is the one who chose you, and he can be trusted.

But now Zion says, “The Lord has left me; the Lord has forgotten me.” But the Lord says, “Can a woman forget her baby? Can she forget the child who came from her body? Even if she can forget her children, I cannot forget you. I drew a picture of you on my hand. You are always before my eyes.

If a strong soldier takes a prisoner, can you set him free? If a powerful soldier guards someone, can the prisoner escape? Here is the Lord ’S answer: “The prisoners will escape. Those captured by the strong soldier will be set free. That’s because I will fight your battles, and I will save your children.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭49:5-7, 14-16, 24-25‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/isa.49.5-7,14-16,24-25.erv

Isaiah‬ ‭41:8-14

“The Lord says, “You, Israel, are my servant. Jacob, I chose you. You are from the family of my friend, Abraham. You were in a faraway country, but I reached out to you. I called you from that faraway place. I said, ‘You are my servant.’ I chose you, and I have not rejected you. Don’t worry—I am with you. Don’t be afraid—I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will support you with my right hand that brings victory. Look, some people are angry with you, but they will be ashamed and disgraced. Your enemies will be lost and disappear. You will look for the people who were against you, but you will not be able to find them. Those who fought against you will disappear completely. I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand. And I tell you, ‘Don’t be afraid! I will help you.’ People of Israel, descendants of Jacob, you may be weak and worthless, but do not be afraid. I myself will help you.” This is what the Lord himself says. “I am the Holy One of Israel, the one who saves you.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41:8-14‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/isa.41.8-14.erv

Isaiah‬ ‭40:29-31‬

“He helps tired people be strong. He gives power to those without it. Young men get tired and need to rest. Even young boys stumble and fall. But those who trust in the Lord will become strong again. They will be like eagles that grow new feathers. They will run and not get weak. They will walk and not get tired.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40:29-31‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/isa.40.29-31.erv

Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11

“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.”
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭NIV‬‬
http://bible.com/111/jer.29.11.niv

John‬ ‭20:21-23

“Then Jesus said again, “Peace be with you. It was the Father who sent me, and I am now sending you in the same way.” Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of anyone, their sins are forgiven. If there is anyone whose sins you don’t forgive, their sins are not forgiven.””
‭‭John‬ ‭20:21-23‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/jhn.20.21-23.erv

Luke‬ ‭22:25-30

“But Jesus said to them, “The kings of the world rule over their people, and those who have authority over others want to be called ‘the great providers for the people.’ But you must not be like that. The one with the most authority among you should act as if he is the least important. The one who leads should be like one who serves. Who is more important: the one serving or the one sitting at the table being served? Everyone thinks it’s the one being served, right? But I have been with you as the one who serves. “You men have stayed with me through many struggles. So I give you authority to rule with me in the kingdom the Father has given me. You will eat and drink at my table in that kingdom. You will sit on thrones and judge the twelve tribes of Israel.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭22:25-30‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/luk.22.25-30.erv

Luke‬ ‭22:31-34, 56-62

““Satan has asked to test you men like a farmer tests his wheat. O Simon, Simon, I have prayed that you will not lose your faith! Help your brothers be stronger when you come back to me.” But Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, I am ready to go to jail with you. I will even die with you!” But Jesus said, “Peter, before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will say you don’t know me. You will say this three times.”

A servant girl saw him sitting there. She could see because of the light from the fire. She looked closely at Peter’s face. Then she said, “This man was also with Jesus.” But Peter said this was not true. He said, “Lady, I don’t know him.” A short time later, someone else saw Peter and said, “You are also one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!” About an hour later, another man said, “It’s true. I’m sure this man was with him, because he is from Galilee.” But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. Then the Lord turned and looked into Peter’s eyes. And Peter remembered what the Lord had said, “Before the rooster crows in the morning, you will say three times that you don’t know me.” Then Peter went outside and cried bitterly.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭22:31-34, 56-62‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/luk.22.31-34,56-62.erv

Luke‬ ‭24:15, 17-27, 31-32

“While they were talking, discussing these things, Jesus himself came near and walked with them.

He asked them, “What’s this I hear you discussing with each other as you walk?” The two men stopped, their faces looking very sad. The one named Cleopas said, “You must be the only person in Jerusalem who doesn’t know what has just happened there.” Jesus said, “What are you talking about?” They said, “It’s about Jesus, the one from Nazareth. To God and to all the people he was a great prophet. He said and did many powerful things. But our leaders and the leading priests handed him over to be judged and killed. They nailed him to a cross. We were hoping that he would be the one to free Israel. But then all this happened. “And now something else: It has been three days since he was killed, but today some of our women told us an amazing thing. Early this morning they went to the tomb where the body of Jesus was laid. But they did not find his body there. They came and told us they had seen some angels in a vision. The angels told them Jesus was alive! So some of our group went to the tomb too. It was just as the women said. They saw the tomb, but they did not see Jesus.” Then Jesus said to the two men, “You are foolish and slow to realize what is true. You should believe everything the prophets said. The prophets said the Messiah must suffer these things before he begins his time of glory.” Then he began to explain everything that had been written about himself in the Scriptures. He started with the books of Moses and then he talked about what the prophets had said about him.

Just then the men were allowed to recognize him. But when they saw who he was, he disappeared. They said to each other, “When he talked to us on the road, it felt like a fire burning in us. How exciting it was when he explained to us the true meaning of the Scriptures!””
‭‭Luke‬ ‭24:15, 17-27, 31-32‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/luk.24.15,17-27,31-32.erv

Matthew‬ ‭16:5-12

“Jesus and his followers went across the lake. But the followers forgot to bring bread. Jesus said to the followers, “Be careful! Guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.” The followers discussed the meaning of this. They said, “Did Jesus say this because we forgot to bring bread?” Jesus knew that they were talking about this. So he asked them, “Why are you talking about not having bread? Your faith is small. Do you still not understand? Remember the five loaves of bread that fed the 5000 people and the many baskets you filled with the bread that was left? And remember the seven loaves of bread that fed the 4000 people and the many baskets you filled that time? So how could you think that I am concerned about bread? I am telling you to be careful and guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.” Then the followers understood what Jesus meant. He was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread. He was telling them to guard against the teaching of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭16:5-12‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/mat.16.5-12.erv

Psalms‬ ‭27:1-5‬

“Lord, you are my Light and my Savior, so why should I be afraid of anyone? The Lord is where my life is safe, so I will be afraid of no one! Evil people might attack me. They might try to destroy my body. Yes, my enemies might attack me and try to destroy me, but they will stumble and fall. Even if an army surrounds me, I will not be afraid. Even if people attack me in war, I will trust in the Lord. I ask only one thing from the Lord. This is what I want most: Let me live in the Lord ’S house all my life, enjoying the Lord ’S beauty and spending time in his palace. He will protect me when I am in danger. He will hide me in his tent. He will take me up to his place of safety.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭27:1-5‬ ‭ERV‬‬
http://bible.com/406/psa.27.1-5.erv