Encouragement from the Bible

Hi, so I was reading in my chronological Bible, and I read some of the Scripture from yesterday and today. Ironically, some of the verses from yesterday, when I had chemo, were so perfect, and are some of my favorites. I just think that shows how God has the right words for us at the right time. He is so faithful. The passages from yesterday, December 16, were Philippians 3:1-4:23 and 1 Timothy 1:1-2:15. I just wanted to share with you a few sections from those passages that I really love:

"But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from thelaw, but that which is through faith in Christ--the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith." Philippians 3:7-9

"Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--If anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put itinto practice. And the God of peace will be with you. . . I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:4-9, 13

"But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life." 1 Timothy 1:16

Then from today's reading, 1 Timothy 3:1-6:21

"For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer." 1 Timothy 4:4

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching." 1 Timothy 4:12-13

"But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight ofthe faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses." 1 Timothy 6:11-12

I hope you all are encouraged by these verses. They are all very convicting to me. "For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than a double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Hebrews 4:12

P.S. My sister just found out she got into PA school after 2 years of being on the waiting list! Praise God! He is so good, and His will is perfect. :)