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Isaiah 40:31
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.”
Waiting on God is not passive. It is a way of receiving strength.
2
Galatians 6:9
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
This passage encourages steady faithfulness when results are not immediate.
3
James 1:12
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.”
Endurance is blessed because God sees the trial and the faith within it.
4
Hebrews 12:1
“Let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”
Faith is pictured as a race that requires patient endurance.
5
Romans 15:13
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.”
God is described here as the God of hope, not only the giver of hope.
6
Joshua 1:9
“Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee.”
The reason for courage is God's presence.
7
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
This passage names what God gives in place of fear.
8
Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
Courage grows when God becomes larger than the threat.