It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.
1 Peter 1:12//

God is the only one who is omnipotent.

Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.
James 5:7-8//

I need to learn to be patient knowing that the Lord will return.

You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
James 4:4//

We must be careful that tolerance of the world’s sin does not turn into acceptance of it.

For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
James 3:16//

Lord, keep me from selfish ambition and envy.

Isaiah 45:9 ”Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker, those who are nothing but potsherds on the ground. Does the clay say to the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘The potter has no hands’?”

I need to be careful not to second-guess or question God’s plan and ways in my life.

For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
James 2:10//

We are all sinner, including me. Praise the Lord for His great grace provided through the blood of Jesus Christ!

Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.
James 1:26//

Lord, help me to keep my tongue in check.

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 13:20-21//

Lord, please equip me with everything good to do Your will.

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Hebrews 12:3//

In order for me not to become discouraged by the sinful world around me, I must focus on Jesus and remember what he endured.

Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Hebrews 11:16//

Lord, help me to think from a Heavenly perspective and not a worldly perspective.