The Foundation of Your Heart

For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

Then Jesus said, 'Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.'

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!