“Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ.”—Colossians 2:8 (NLT)

“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”—Psalm 55:22

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails”—Proverbs 19:21

“Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you.”—Ephesians 4:29 (GNT)

“Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.”—Psalm 143:8 (NLT)

“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.”—Proverbs 16:9 (ESV)

“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.—Revelation 3:20 (NLT)

“So change the way you think and act,and turn [to God] to have your sins removed.”—Act 3:19 (GW)

“You are tempted in the same way that everyone else is tempted. But God can be trusted not to let you be tempted too much, and he will show you how to escape from your temptations.”—1 Corinthians 10:13 (CEV)

“Evildoers do not understand what is right, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.”—Proverbs 28:5