But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.—2 Corinthians 12:9

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.—2 Corinthians 5:17

Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. —Matthew 18:4

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.—Matthew 11:28

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”—Psalm 55:22

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. —Psalm 119:105

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.—John 6:35

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.—Hebrews 4:16

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit.—Psalm 51:10-12

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blog out my transgression.—Psalm 51:1

"How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the Living God."—Psalm 84:1-2

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.—Hebrews 4:16

“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”—Deuteronomy 31:8

I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.—Isaiah 25:1

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.—James 1:17

Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.—Matthew 6:34

Jesus came to earth knowing his finish line was death on the cross for our sake. He lived a perfect life and died because Ge knew that in the end He would return to heaven and bring all believers with him someday. Read the full devotion on Youth E-Source. youthesource.com/2025/07/the-ra…

"God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."—2 Corinthians 9:8

Even when we tried to hide our sin, the good news is that Jesus took on all your sin. When the Lord looks at your heart, the Father sees the perfection of Jesus. We are clothed in the righteousness of Jesus. youthesource.com/2025/08/look-a…

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