“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:29-30 New International Version

“Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him.  As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.”

 Hosea 6:3 New International Version

“The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights.  For the director of music.  On my stringed instruments.”

 Habakkuk 3:19 New International Version

“See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone.  Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.  The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance.  Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me.”

Song of Songs 2:11-13 New International Version

“Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 New International Version

“Watch out for false prophets.  They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.”

Matthew 7:15 New International Version

“Sing to the LORD!  Give praise to the LORD!  He rescues the life of the needy from the hands of the wicked.”

Jeremiah 20:13 New International Version

Do not hate your brother in your heart.  Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in his guilt.

Leviticus 19:17 New International Version

“For who is God besides the LORD?  And who is the Rock except our God?”

Psalm 18:31 New International Version

“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?  Even ‘sinners’ love those who love them.“

Luke 6:32 New International Version