Verse from 1 Thessalonians

你们要注意，不管是谁都不要以恶报恶，却要在彼此相处和对待众人这方面，常常追求良善。(帖撒罗尼迦前书 5:15)

Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. (1 Thessalonians 5:15)

Verse from Isaiah

不要惧怕，因为我与你同在；不要四处张望，因为我是你的神，我必坚固你，我必帮助你；我必用公义的右手扶持你。(以赛亚书 41:10)

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)

Verse from 1 Corinthians

你们所受的试探，无非是人受得起的；神是信实的，他必不容许你们受试探过于你们承受得起的，而且在受试探的时候，必定给你们开一条出路，使你们能忍受得住。(哥林多前书 10:13)

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)

The best way to escape temptation is to run to God.

Verse from Psalm

恶人必受许多痛苦；但倚靠耶和华的，必有慈爱四面环绕他。(诗篇 32:10)

Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord ’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him. (Psalm 32:10)

Verse from Proverbs

你要听劝告，受管教，好使你将来作个有智慧的人。(箴言 19:20)

Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. (Proverbs 19:20)

We lack wisdom, Lord, in many situations.

We know we’ll make mistakes, but teach us to be dependent on You. Thank You that You will be faithful. Grow our roots deep in You.

Verse from Hebrews

专一注视耶稣，就是那位信心的创造者和完成者。他因为那摆在面前的喜乐，就忍受了十字架，轻看了羞辱，现在就坐在神宝座的右边。(希伯来书 12:2)

fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2)

Let your life tell the story of Christ’s love and mercy to the world around you. Let God be the author and not the editor of your story.

Verse from Psalm

你们要称谢耶和华，因他本是良善的；他的慈爱永远长存。耶和华是我的帮助，我决不害怕，人能把我怎么样呢？(诗篇 118:1, 6)

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? (Psalm 118:1, 6)

This is what we need when the economy falters and our finances can’t keep up. It’s what we need when a relationship we cherished falls apart. No matter what our situation, as Christ-followers we know where to find help. “The Lord is on my side.”

Verse from Galatians

我现在是要得人的欢心，还是要得神的欢心呢？难道我想讨人欢喜吗？如果我仍然要讨人欢喜，就不是基督的仆人了。(加拉太书 1:10)

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10)

Verse from Psalm

你的话的总纲就是真理，你一切公义的典章要存到永远。(诗篇 119:160)

All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. (Psalm 119:160)

 People may choose some Scripture passages they especially like and ignore others, and so they “customize” it to their preferences. 

Lord, I don’t want to treat Your Word lightly or to dismiss what seems too difficult. Show me my heart and help me to obey from the heart whatever You tell me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Verse from Acts

彼得就这样被拘留在监里；但教会却为他迫切地祈求神。(使徒行传 12:5)

彼得清醒过来，说：“现在我确实知道，主差他的天使来，救我脱离希律的手和犹太人所期望的一切。”(使徒行传 12:11)

So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. (Acts 12:5)

Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know without a doubt that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s clutches and from everything the Jewish people were hoping would happen.” (Acts 12:11)

God can operate outside the odds because He is all-powerful. Nothing is too hard for Him. The One who loves us and gave Himself for us is in charge of our lives. In ordinary circumstances and impossible situations, God can reveal His power. Whether we are showered with success or sustained in sorrow, He is with us.

God is always in control behind the scenes.

Verse from 2 Corinthians

我们众人脸上的帕子既然已经揭开，反映主的荣光，就变成主那样的形象，大有荣光。这是主所作成的，他就是那灵。(哥林多后书 3:18)

And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:18)

I know, Lord, that You’re more interested in the condition of my heart than my outward appearance.

Please make me into the person You want me to be—

filled with kindness, patience, integrity, and love.

Verse from Matthew

我吩咐你们的一切，都要教导他们遵守。这样，我就常常与你们同在，直到这世代的终结。” (马太福音 28:20)

and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)

 When we feel alone, let’s remember to rest in the confidence of Jesus’ promise to be with us forever 

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)

Clothing ourselves with Jesus’ attitudes and actions shows His presence in our lives.

Verse from Mark

你要全心、全性、全意、全力，爱主你的神。’(马可福音 12:30)

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)

Verse from 2 Timothy

因为神所赐给我们的，不是胆怯的灵，而是有能力、仁爱、自律的灵。(提摩太后书 1:7)

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7) 

Verse from Colossians

你们怎样接受了基督耶稣为主，就当照样在他里面行事为人，按着你们所领受的教导，在他里面扎根、建造，信心坚定，满有感谢的心。 (歌罗西书 2:6, 7)

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:6, 7)

Verse from Proverbs

你要一心仰赖耶和华， 不可倚靠自己的聪明； (箴言 3:5)

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (Proverbs 3:5)

God’s purpose for today’s events may not be seen until tomorrow.

Verse from Luke

我告诉你们，这个人回家去，比那个倒算为义了。因为高抬自己的，必要降卑；自己谦卑的，必要升高。” (路加福音 18:14)

“I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Luke 18:14)

Pride can be an issue for all of us. May we not look down on others but instead see the God who is far above us all.

Verse from Titus

等候那有福的盼望，就是我们伟大的神，救主耶稣基督荣耀的显现。(提多书 2:13)

while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, (Titus 2:13)

And for the hope of His return,

Dear Lord, Your name we praise;

With longing hearts we watch and wait

For that great day of days! 

—Sherwood

One day Jesus will return to rule and reign!

Verse from Psalm

神啊！求你按着你的慈爱恩待我， 照着你丰盛的怜悯涂抹我的过犯。 求你彻底洗净我的罪孽，洁除我的罪。(诗篇 51:1, 2)

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. (Psalm 51:1, 2)

Dear Lord, please give me a humble heart and the courage to confess my sins before You and others. 

Thank You for Your promise to be

faithful to forgive my sins and to cleanse me.

Verse from Isaiah

压伤的芦苇，他不折断； 将熄灭的灯火，他不吹灭； 他忠实地传出公理。 (以赛亚书 42:3)

A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; (Isaiah 42:3)

Jesus came to free us from sin, not to condemn us for our condition. Today, He offers salvation and encouragement to all who turn to Him.

Verse from Psalm

耶和华的使者，在敬畏他的人周围扎营， 搭救他们。 (诗篇 34:7)

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. (Psalm 34:7)

Verse from Proverbs

惧怕人的，必陷入网罗；倚靠耶和华的，必得安全。(箴言 29:25)

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. (Proverbs 29:25)

Verse from 1 John

孩子们，你们是属于神的，并且已经胜过他们，因为那在你们里面的比那在世上的更大。(约翰壹书 4:4)

You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (1 John 4:4)

The powers of evil around you are no match for the power of Jesus within you.

Verse from Psalm

至于我，我是忧伤痛苦的人； 神啊！愿你的救恩保护我。 (诗篇 69:29)

But as for me, afflicted and in pain— may your salvation, God, protect me. (Psalm 69:29)

God is there to protect us.

Verse from Matthew

你们要先求他的国和他的义，这一切都必加给你们。(马太福音 6:33)

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33)

Verse from 1 Peter

你们要作神各样恩赐的好管家，各人照着所领受的恩赐彼此服事。(彼得前书 4:10)

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. (1 Peter 4:10)

You are one of a kind— designed to glorify God as only you can.

Verse from 2 Corinthians

我们对你们的盼望是坚定的，因为知道你们既然一同受痛苦，也必照样同得安慰。 (哥林多后书 1:7)

And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:7)

Dear Lord, help us to step forward when others around us are suffering trials similar to what we’ve been through. Enable us to be a comfort, as You have been to us in the past.

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)

Dear Lord, I am so thankful that You love me unconditionally. Please chase away destructive thoughts

that keep returning to take away my confidence in You and Your work in me. I want to rest in You and Your love.