Author: Lori Casto

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. John 1:1-5 NKJV

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. NIV

Before anything else existed, there was Christ, with God. He has always been alive and is himself God. He created everything there is—nothing exists that he didn’t make. Eternal life is in him, and this life gives light to all mankind. His life is the light that shines through the darkness—and the darkness can never extinguish it. Living

(Love) bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:7 NKJV

If you love someone, you will be loyal to him no matter what the cost. You will always believe in him, always expect the best of him, and always stand your ground in defending him. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (Living Bible)

(Love) It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:7

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.

Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
It will be health to your flesh,
And strength to your bones.

Proverbs 3:5-8

He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; Psalm 23:2-3a

Truly he is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress. I will never be shaken. Psalm 62:2 NIV

He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. Psalm 62:2 NKJV

Blessed is the man
Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,
Nor stands in the path of sinners,
Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law he meditates day and night.
He shall be like a tree
Planted by the rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper.

Psalm 1:1-3

This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.

I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.

Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23