Be joyful, hopeful, patient and faithful, because God is near you!

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” (Rom. 12:12 NIV)

He is near you

“The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” (Psalm 145:18 NIV)

God responds to the prayers of the destitute

“He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea.” (Psalm 102:17 NIV)

“The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'" - Billy Graham