The Lord is my rest, He calms and quiets my soul.
Psalm 138:3, 7-8;
“On the day I called, You answered me; my strength of soul You increased … Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve my life; You stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand delivers me. The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of Your hands.”
Psalm 63:3;
“Because Your steadfast love is better than life*, my lips will praise You.”
[*life… good grades, winning debate rounds, impressing people, being in control, having the answers, earthly success, pride, vanity; what is it for you?]
Deuteronomy 13:3;
“For the Lord your God is testing you, to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.”
John 16:33;
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Psalm 46:10;
“Be still and know that I am God.”
