2 Corinthians 7:4 I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles. (NLT)

2 Corinthians 6:3 We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry. (NLT)

Psalm 105:4 Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him. (NLT)

Micah 7:7, 8 As for me, I look to the LORD for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. (NLT)

2 Corinthians 4:6, 7 For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. (NLT)