But instead, they give me poison for food; they offer me sour wine to satisfy my thirst. - Psalm 69:21

Throw off your old evil nature and your former way of life, which is rotten through and through, full of lust and deception. Instead, there must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and attitudes. You must display a new nature because you are a new person, created in God’s likeness—righteous, holy, and true. - Ephesians 4:22-24

Listen to me, all you who are left in Israel. I created you and have cared for you since before you were born. - Isaiah 46:3

I am the Lord, who opened a way through the waters, making a dry path through the sea. - Isaiah 43:16

Once you were dead. . . . He gave us life. . . . Heraised us from the dead. . . . We are seated with him. . . . - Ephesians 2:1, 5-6

I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of his power for us who believe him. - Ephesians 1:19

For you answer our prayers, and to you all people will come. - Psalm 65:2

But the people were silent and did not answer because Hezekiah had told them not to speak. - Isaiah 36:21

The Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says, “Only in returning to me and waiting for me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. . . .” - Isaiah 30:15

“Destruction is certain for my rebellious children,” says the Lord. “You make plans that are contrary to my will. You weave a web of plans that are not from my Spirit, thus piling up your sins.” - Isaiah 30:1