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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you…do not let your hearts be troubled. - John 14:27

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide - John 15:16

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:6

1. What does the Bible actually say about failure? More than you think. 2. 'Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again.' - Proverbs 24:16. The falling is assumed. The rising is the point. 3. 'For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.' - 1 Corinthians 15:9. Paul never stopped being amazed that God used him anyway. 4. 'The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.' - Psalm 34:18. He doesn't pull back when you fall apart. He moves closer. 5. 'If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.' - 1 John 1:9. Not maybe. Not eventually. He simply does it. 6. 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' - 2 Corinthians 12:9. He doesn't work despite your weakness. He works through it. 7. 'Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning.' - Lamentations 3:22-23. Tomorrow morning is a fresh start. Every single time. 8. 'There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.' - Romans 8:1. Not less condemnation. Not condemnation with an asterisk. None. 9. 'He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.' - Philippians 1:6. Your failure did not cancel the work. He's still building. 10. Failure is not the final word. Save this for when you need the reminder.

By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. - John 15:8

But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. - John 4:23

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You don’t have to force fruit. When you stay connected to Jesus, growth comes naturally.

Verses for when you feel overwhelmed. 1. “When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” - Psalm 61:2 2. “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28 3. “Do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you.” - Isaiah 41:10 4. “Do not be anxious about anything…and the peace of God…will guard your hearts and minds.” - Philippians 4:6–7 5. “Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you.” - Psalm 55:22 6. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9 7. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled.” - John 14:27

Seven verses to help you calm your anxious thoughts. 1. “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” - Psalm 56:3 2. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you…Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” - John 14:27 3. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” - 1 Peter 5:7 4. “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” - Psalm 94:19 5. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28-30 6. “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” - Isaiah 26:3 7. “Do not be anxious about anything…the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7

Peace is not found in the absence of trouble, but in the presence of Christ. 1. Faith doesn’t remove difficulty. It prepares us for it. 2. “In this world you will have trouble.” — John 16:33 3. Peace is available only in Him. 4. “In me you may have peace.” — John 16:33 5. Jesus has already promised victory. 6. “Take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33 7. Trouble may surround you, but peace is within reach.

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Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” - John 20:27

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Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13

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The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. - John 10:10

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son - John 3:16

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