"For no one has ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and tenderly cares for it, as the Messiah does the church"-Ephesians 5:29

"For by grace you have been saved through faith and it's not of yourself.

It is a gift of God so that no man can boast"

- Ephesians 2:8-9.....................Pastor T.D. Jakes sermon on YouTube that inspired this podcast: https://youtu.be/-eoW6hRno4A

"Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul"-3 John 1:2

“But Jesus overheard their report and said to the synagogue leader, 'Don’t be afraid; just keep trusting.'”-Mark 5:36

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" - James 1:2-4

"The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”-Exodus 14:14

"Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me"-Philippians 4:11-13

"Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ"-Ephesians 5:20

"Since we have such a hope, we are very bold"-2 Corinthians 3:12

"Am I saying this now to win the approval of people or God? Am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be Christ’s servant"-Galatians 1:10