God Chooses You
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
I reflect at night on who you are, O Lord; therefore I obey your instructions.—Psalm 119:55 (NLT)
A perfect way to calm your mind is to focus on God. Write down a few favorite Bible verses that help you think about who God really is. Quiet your mind and ask Him to help you get to know Him better. Your love and appreciation will deepen as you put effort into truly knowing God.
Lord, I want to know You personally, as my closest friend.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver.—Psalm 66:10 (NIV)
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.—Hebrews 6:19–20 (NIV)