Romans 12:12
rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;
Hope, patience and prayer are the tools which will help us through life’s difficulties.
1 Peter 1:8
Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
Jesus came as a man so that we might see the nature of God, so that we can believe and live in the glory of that knowledge.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
God wants peace in this world and those who bring about peace are an example of His spirit.
Matthew 18:3
and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
The way into God’s kingdom only comes by believing in Jesus and submitting to Him as a child to a parent.