2. Moses returned to the LORD and said, “Why, Lord, why
have you brought trouble on this people? Is this why you
sent me? 23 Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your
name, he has brought trouble on this people, and you have
not rescued your people at all.”
22
Exodus 5:22-23

3. Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal
that has come on you to test you, as though something
strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice in as
much as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so
that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
12
1Peter 4:12-13

4. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every
situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
4
Philippians 4:4-7

5. Do not fret because of those who are evil
or be envious of those who do wrong;
2
for like the grass they will soon wither,
like green plants they will soon die away.
3
Trust in the LORD and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4
Take delight in the LORD,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
1
Psalms 37

6. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we
serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us
from Your Majesty’s hand. 18 But even if he does not, we
want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve
your gods or worship the image of gold you have set
up.”
17
Daniel 3:17-18

7. Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.
19
The Sovereign LORD is my strength;
he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
he enables me to tread on the heights.
17
Habakkuk 3:17-19