Hebrews 12:1–2 (nlt) — 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race

Romans 8:38–39 (nlt) 38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life . . . indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. John

Isaiah 45:10–12 (NLT) 10 How terrible it would be if a newborn baby said to its father, ‘Why was I born?’ or if it said to its mother, ‘Why did you make me this way?’ ” 11 This is what the LORD says— the Holy One of Israel and

Proverbs 4:23–27 (NLT) 23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life . . . 25 Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. 26 Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. 27 Don’t