Verse from James

你们务要在主面前谦卑，他就使你们高升。 (雅各书 4:10)

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. (James 4:10)

Verse from 2 Chronicles

乌西雅强盛起来，就心高气傲，以致自寻毁灭，竟冒犯耶和华他的　神；他进了耶和华的殿，要在香坛上烧香。 (历代志下 26:16)

But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God, and entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense. (2 Chronicles 26:16)

The only way we can prevent the nectar of praise from becoming the poison of pride is by following the Lord with a humble heart.

Verse from Mark

耶稣起来，斥责了风，又对海说：“不要作声！安静吧！”风就停止，大大地平静了。 (马可福音 4:39)

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. (Mark 4:39)

Lord, teach us to run to You in the midst of trouble.

Forgive us for trying to bail ourselves out, and lead us to the peace of trusting Your wisdom and ultimate deliverance. Thank You that You will help us!

Make Jesus your first option when the storms of life threaten you.

Verse from Psalm

至于我，我要歌颂你的能力， 每天早晨我要向你的慈爱欢呼， 因为你作了我的高台， 在患难的日子，作了我的避难所。 (诗篇 59:16)

But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. (Psalm 59:16)

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Thank God for His miracle in giving me back perfect eye sight after having a successful LASIK op! I shall learn to really treasure my eyes from now on! Thank you Lord and praise Your name! 

Verse from Romans

唯有基督在我们还作罪人的时候为我们死，神对我们的爱就在此显明了。(罗马书 5:8)

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)

As the Son of God, Jesus could have avoided the suffering, torture, and cruelty. He was utterly without sin and did not deserve to die. But love, the fuel that drives true sacrifice, drove Him to the cross.

Verse from Psalms

求你使我重得你救恩的喜乐， 重新有乐意的灵支持我。 (诗篇 51:12)

Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. (Psalm 51:12)

Verse from Psalms

于是他们在急难中呼求耶和华， 他就拯救他们脱离困苦。 他使狂风止息， 海浪就平静无声。 (诗篇 107:28, 29)

Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. (Psalm 107:28, 29)

When life feels like a storm-tossed sea

With crashing waves of pain and grief,

Turn to the Lord and trust in Him,

He’ll give you peace and bring relief. —Sper

Better to go through the storm with Christ than to have smooth sailing without Him.

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Verse from John

我是葡萄树，你们是枝子。住在我里面的，我也住在他里面，他就结出很多果子；因为离开了我，你们就不能作甚么。 (约翰福音 15:5)

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5)

Verse from Ezekiel

你们是我的羊，是我草场上的羊；我是你们的　神。这是耶和华的宣告。’” (以西结书 34:31)

You are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, and I am your God, declares the Sovereign Lord.’ ” (Ezekiel 34:31)

I trust in God, I know He cares for me

On mountain bleak or on the stormy sea;

Though billows roll, He keeps my soul,

My heavenly Father watches over me. —Martin

Verse from 1 Peter

你们要把一切忧虑卸给　神，因为他顾念你们。 (彼得前书 5:7)

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7)

Verse from Isaiah

看哪！我已经把你刻在我的掌上； 你的城墙常常在我面前。 (以赛亚书 49:16)

See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. (Isaiah 49:16)

Father, thank You for Your never-failing presence in every aspect of our lives. We count on Your promise never to abandon us. Please teach us

to rest in that truth. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Verse from Psalms

神啊！求你鉴察我，知道我的心思；试验我，知道我的意念。看看我里面有甚么恶行没有，引导我走永恒的道路。(诗篇 139:23, 24)

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23, 24)

Verse from Luke

“我的朋友，我告诉你们，那杀身体以后不能再作甚么的，不要怕他们。 我要指示你们当怕的是谁：当怕那杀身体以后，有权把人投入地狱里的；我告诉你们，应当怕他。 (路加福音 12:4, 5)

“I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. (Luke 12:4, 5)

Verse from Proverbs

不要劳碌求富， 你要明智地放下这企图。 (箴言 23:4)

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. (Proverbs 23:4)

Verse from Exodus

所以，你要对以色列人说：‘我是耶和华，我要把你们从埃及人的重担底下救出来；我要拯救你们脱离他们的奴役；我要用伸出来的膀臂，并借着严厉的刑罚来救赎你们。 (出埃及记 6:6)

Say, therefore, to the sons of Israel, 'I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from their bondage. I will also redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments. (Exodus 6:6)

With God’s strength behind you and His arms beneath you, you can face whatever lies ahead of you.

Verse from Matthew

就当在坛前放下供物，先去与弟兄和好，然后才来献你的供物。 (马太福音 5:24)

leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering. (Matthew 5:24)

It’s not easy, Lord, to swallow our pride and ask others to forgive us. But You want us to seek reconciliation before worship can take place.

Help us to seek forgiveness when necessary.

Verse from Matthew

为义遭受迫害的人有福了， 因为天国是他们的。 (马太福音 5:10)

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10)

Verse from Ephesians

生气却不要犯罪；含怒不可到日落。 不可给魔鬼留地步。 (以弗所书 4:26, 27)

“In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. (Ephesians 4:26, 27)

Verse from Matthew

田野的草，今天还在，明天就投进炉里，神尚且这样妆扮它们；小信的人哪，何况你们呢？(马太福音 6:30)

If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? (Matthew 6:30)

If Jesus is concerned about flowers and birds, He certainly cares about you and me.

Verse from Philippians

你们要靠着主常常喜乐，我再说，你们要喜乐。 (腓立比书 4:4)

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4)

Verse from Joshua

好使地上万民都认识耶和华的手，是有能力的手，也要使你们永远敬畏耶和华你们的神。” (约书亚记4:24)

He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the Lord is powerful and so that you might always fear the Lord your God.” (Joshua 4:24)

The memories of what God has done for us can become building blocks for today and tomorrow.

Verse from Ephesians

就能和众圣徒一同领悟基督的爱是多么的长阔高深， (以弗所书 3:18)

may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, (Ephesians 3:18)

Help us, heavenly Father, to see the many ways You love and encourage us; then help us to love and encourage those around us so that they can see You in us.

Verse from Romans

既是这样，我们对这一切还有甚么话说呢？　神若这样为我们，谁能敌对我们呢？(罗马书 8:31)

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31)

Verse from Isaiah

然而他是为了我们的过犯被刺透， 为了我们的罪孽被压伤； 使我们得平安的惩罚加在他身上， 因他受了鞭伤，我们才得医治。 (以赛亚书 53:5)

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)

Verse from Proverbs

你要谨守你的心，胜过谨守一切， 因为生命的泉源由此而出。 (箴言 4:23)

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (Proverbs 4:23)

Verse from Colossians

所以，你们既然是　神所拣选的，是圣洁、蒙爱的人，就要存怜悯的心肠、恩慈、谦卑、温柔和忍耐。 (歌罗西书 3:12)

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (Colossians 3:12)

Verse from Jeremiah

我一得到你的话，就把它们吃了； 你的话成了我心中的欢喜快乐； 耶和华万军的　神啊！ 因为我是称为你名下的人。 (耶利米书 15:16)

When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty. (Jeremiah 15:16)

As you quiet your heart, God will teach you about Himself through His Book.

Verse from Psalm

耶和华啊！你为敬畏你的人所珍藏的好处， 为投靠你的人在世人面前所施行的恩惠， 是多么丰盛。 (诗篇 31:19)

How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you. (Psalm 31:19)

Verse from Matthew

“你们祈求，就给你们；寻找，就寻见；叩门，就给你们开门。 (马太福音 7:7)

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7)

May not be given in the way u want it to be but it will be still be given to u in ways that u can't imagine.

Verse from Proverbs

傲慢来，羞辱也来； 谦卑的人却有智慧。 (箴言 11:2)

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2)

Verse from 1 Peter

主是活石，虽然被人弃绝，却是　神所拣选所珍贵的；你们到他面前来， (彼得前书 2:4)

As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— (1 Peter 2:4)

Of all that is precious, Jesus tops the list.