"Pray also for me, that
whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will
fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an
ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I
should" (Ephesians 6:19-20).
"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" (Jeremiah
29:11).
"Strengthening the
disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith, 'We
must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,' they
said" (Acts 14:22).
"Therefore, as you received
Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him
and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in
thanksgiving" (Colossians 2:6,7).