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1. 1. Psalm 23:1–3

   The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

   Psalm 23:1–3

   The shepherd leads through a valley as well as to quiet waters. The poem’s comfort is companionship through the whole journey.

2. 2. John 3:16

   For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

   John 3:16

   This verse belongs to Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus about new birth. God’s love and the gift of the Son frame the invitation to belief.

3. 3. Isaiah 41:10

   Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

   Isaiah 41:10

   God addresses Israel as his servant and promises presence and help. The call to courage rests on belonging to God.

4. 4. Philippians 4:6–7

   Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

   Philippians 4:6–7

   Paul writes about prayer and thanksgiving amid the pressures of community life. The peace he describes guards hearts and thoughts rather than removing every difficult circumstance.

5. 5. Psalm 46:1

   God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

   Psalm 46:1

   This communal song describes upheaval and instability. Refuge is sought in God while the world remains unsettled.

6. 6. Proverbs 3:5–6

   Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

   Proverbs 3:5–6

   Wisdom calls for trust that includes every part of life. Acknowledging God does not remove the need for thoughtful decisions.

7. 7. Romans 15:13

   Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

   Romans 15:13

   Paul prays for a community learning to welcome one another. Hope is joined to joy, peace and the work of the Holy Spirit.

8. 8. Matthew 11:28–30

   Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

   Matthew 11:28–30

   Jesus invites burdened people to come and learn from him. His rest is connected with a gentle teacher and a shared way of life.

9. 9. Lamentations 3:22–23

   Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!

   Lamentations 3:22–23

   Hope appears inside a book of lament over devastation. Remembering mercy does not require silencing grief.

10. 10. Psalm 4:8

    I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

    Psalm 4:8

    The psalm moves from a cry for help toward confidence at bedtime. Rest follows prayer in the midst of unresolved tensions.

11. 11. 1 Peter 5:7

    Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

    1 Peter 5:7

    Peter places this invitation beside humility and watchfulness. Entrusting anxiety to God does not require pretending that nothing is wrong.

12. 12. John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

    John 14:27

    Jesus speaks to troubled disciples as he prepares them for his departure. His peace is offered within uncertainty, not only after it ends.

13. 13. Psalm 121:1–2

    I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

    Psalm 121:1–2

    A song for the journey describes God as the keeper who does not sleep. Its repeated language of care gives travelers words for prayer.

14. 14. Isaiah 40:31

    But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

    Isaiah 40:31

    The prophet addresses weariness and the fear of being forgotten. God’s strength becomes the ground for patient hope.

15. 15. Psalm 34:18

    The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.

    Psalm 34:18

    This psalm gives thanks for deliverance while acknowledging the troubles of the righteous. Nearness to the brokenhearted is central to its comfort.

16. 16. Numbers 6:24–26

    ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’

    Numbers 6:24–26

    This blessing is given for Israel’s priests to speak over the people. It asks for God’s keeping, gracious attention and peace.

17. 17. Hebrews 6:19

    We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

    Hebrews 6:19

    Hebrews uses the image of an anchor to describe hope grounded in God’s promise and the work of Jesus.

18. 18. Psalm 27:1

    The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

    Psalm 27:1

    Confidence and longing appear together in this psalm. The closing call to wait does not erase the prayer for help.

19. 19. Colossians 3:15

    Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

    Colossians 3:15

    The letter describes the habits of a renewed community. Love and peace shape how people live together.

20. 20. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

    Rejoice at all times. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

    1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

    These brief instructions address shared life in the church. Encouragement, gratitude and prayer are habits to practice together.

21. 21. James 1:17

    Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

    James 1:17

    James reminds readers of God’s generosity while discussing trials and temptation. Good gifts are received with gratitude.

22. 22. Psalm 56:3–4

    When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

    Psalm 56:3–4

    This psalm names fear before it speaks of trust. Honest prayer can hold both together.

23. 23. Romans 8:38–39

    For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

    Romans 8:38–39

    Paul declares that neither death nor life, nor any other created thing, can separate believers from God’s love in Christ Jesus.

24. 24. 1 John 4:19

    We love because He first loved us.

    1 John 4:19

    The letter joins receiving God’s love with loving one another. Love takes its beginning from God rather than from our initiative.

25. 25. Matthew 5:9

    Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

    Matthew 5:9

    In the Beatitudes, Jesus blesses peacemakers and says they will be called children of God.

26. 26. Psalm 147:3

    He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

    Psalm 147:3

    A song of praise remembers God’s care for broken hearts alongside his care for creation and the gathered community.

27. 27. Philippians 4:13

    I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

    Philippians 4:13

    Paul describes learning contentment in both abundance and need. Christ strengthens him to endure these circumstances; this is not a promise that every ambition will succeed.

28. 28. Joshua 1:9

    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

    Joshua receives responsibility after Moses’ death. Courage is connected to God’s presence and careful attention to the law.

29. 29. Psalm 107:1

    Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

    Psalm 107:1

    This psalm gathers accounts of people helped in distress. Its repeated invitation is to give thanks for steadfast love.

30. 30. Revelation 21:4

    ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

    Revelation 21:4

    Revelation looks toward God dwelling with his people in a renewed creation. The promise concerns the final removal of sorrow, not a deadline for present grief.

31. 31. Psalm 23:4–6

    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. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

    Psalm 23:4–6

    The valley comes before the table. The psalm ends with goodness and mercy following us home.