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Encouragement of Reference

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Blessed and favored by God are those who keep His testimonies, And who [consistently] seek Him and long for Him with all their heart. Psalms 119:2 AMP


God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable], A very present and well-proved help in trouble. Psalms 46:1 AMP


But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord ; He is their refuge and stronghold in the time of trouble. Psalms 37:39 AMP


Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in. Galatians 6:9 AMP


And it shall be that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord [invoking, adoring, and worshiping the Lord Jesus] shall be saved (rescued spiritually).’ Acts 2:21 AMP

But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things left behind] is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62 AMP


For whoever finds me (Wisdom) finds life And obtains favor and grace from the Lord . Proverbs 8:35 AMP

The Lord will not allow the righteous to hunger [God will meet all his needs], But He will reject and cast away the craving of the wicked. Proverbs 10:3 AMP


Cast your burden on the Lord [release it] and He will sustain and uphold you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken (slip, fall, fail). Psalms 55:22 AMP








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