“See, 

God has come to save me.

I will trust in him and not be afraid.

The Lord God is my strength and my song;

he has given me victory.”

Isaiah 12:2

Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant.

If they watch every cloud,

they never harvest.

Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind

or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb,

so you cannot understand the activity of God,

who does all things.

Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon,

for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity 

or another—

or maybe both.

Ecclesiastes 11:4-6

It is good for people to eat, 

drink, 

and enjoy their work under the sun 

during the short life God has given them, 

and to accept their lot in life.

And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God 

and the good health to enjoy it. 

To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—

this is indeed a gift from God. 

God keeps such people so busy enjoying life 

that they take no time to brood over the past.

Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Even though the fig trees have no blossoms,

    and there are no grapes on the vines;

even though the olive crop fails,

    and the fields lie empty and barren;

even though the flocks die in the fields,

    and the cattle barns are empty,

yet I will rejoice in the Lord!

    I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!

The Sovereign Lord is my strength!

Habakkuk 3:17-19

I have heard all about you, Lord.

I am filled with awe by your amazing works.

His brilliant splendor fills the heavens,

and the earth is filled with his praise.

His coming is as brilliant as the sunrise.

Rays of light flash from his hands,

where his awesome power is hidden.

Habakkuk 3:2-4

The Lord is good,

a strong refuge when trouble comes.

He is close to those who trust in him.

Nahum 1:7

As for me,

I look to the Lord for help.

I wait confidently for God to save me,

and my God will certainly hear me.

The Lord will bring me into the light,

and I will see his righteousness.

Micah 7:7, 9

What can we bring to the Lord?

Should we bring him burnt offerings?

No, 

O people, 

the Lord has told you what is good,

and this is what he requires of you:

to do what is right, 

to love mercy,

and to walk humbly with your God.

Micah 6:6, 8

But in that coming day

no weapon turned against you will succeed.

You will silence every voice

raised up to accuse you.

These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord;

their vindication will come from me.

I, 

the Lord, 

have spoken!

Isaiah 54:17

If you are walking in darkness,

    without a ray of light,

trust in the Lord

    and rely on your God.

Isaiah 50:10