“Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God,

“I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured,

“God, investigate my life; get all the facts firsthand. I’m an open book to you;

“I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper

“Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations,

“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on

“I have loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into