Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Romans 12:17

“Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the Lord your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you or abandon you!” ~ Deuteronomy 31:6

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.…

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6  

Apply your heart to instruction     and your ears to words of knowledge. Psalm 23:12

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12  

When your thoughts wander to the "poor me" experiences of the past... or the "what if" fears of the future... return to the present moment... and relax. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. ~ Psalm 4:8  

The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. ~ 2 Peter 3:9 *Repent means to be remorseful and hopefully, to want to change and do better.  

I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to their foolish ways. Psalm 85:8  

Develop friendships with those who allow you to be yourself.