For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

James 1:2-3

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.

Psalm 96:1

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

Proverbs 29:25

And our hope of you is steadfast, knowing that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.

2 Corinthians 1:7

And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.

Mark 10:16

I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

John 15:11

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

Romans 12:17

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.

Mark 12:30

The Spirit and the bride say, 'Come!' And let the one who hears say, 'Come!'. Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.

Revelation 22:17

But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.

2 Chronicles 15:7

But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.

Jeremiah 17:7

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:24-25