The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.