From the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Hold to the teachings and traditions we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Lord, by your grace give me eternal encouragement, good hope, encourage my heart, and strengthen me in every good deed and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Lord, pray for me that your message may spread rapidly and be honored. Lord I pray that I and all my family and friends may be delivered from wicked and evil men and women. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

Lord, you are faithful. You will strengthen and protect me from the Evil One. May you direct my heart into your love and Christ’s perseverance. 2 Thessalonians 3:5

God’s holiness is based on agonizing repentance, a sense of inexpressible shame and degradation, and also on the amazing realization that the love of God demonstrated itself to me while I cared nothing about Him. – Oswald Chambers