…may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ 

give you love with faithfulness. 

May God’s grace be eternally upon 

all who love our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 65:23-24

Pray in the Spirit at all times 

and on every occasion. 

Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers 

for all believers everywhere.

Ephesians 6:18

…put on every piece of God’s armor

so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil.

…the belt of truth

…the body armor of God’s righteousness.  

…the peace that comes from the Good News 

…the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 

…salvation as your helmet, 

and take the sword of the Spirit, 

which is the word of God. 

Ephesians 6:13-17 

A final word: 

Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 

Put on all of God’s armor 

so that you will be able to stand firm 

against all strategies of the devil. 

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, 

but against evil rulers 

and authorities of the unseen world, 

against mighty powers in this dark world, 

and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. 

Ephesians 6:10-12

…for I know the one in whom I trust, 

and I am sure that he is able 

to guard what I have entrusted to him

until the day of his return.

2 Timothy 1:12

Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly 

that in the last times some will turn away 

from the true faith; 

they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings 

that come from demons. 

…our hope is in the living God, 

who is the Savior of all people 

and particularly of all believers. 

1 Timothy 4:1, 10

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!

Habakkuk 3:17-18

I see God moving…

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 3:3-4

I have heard all about you, 

Lord.
    
I am filled with awe by your amazing works.

In this time of our deep need,
    
help us again as you did in years gone by…

Habakkk 3:2

The Lord is good,
    
a strong refuge when trouble comes.
    
He is close to those who trust in him.

Nahum 1:7