In Psalm 51, King David’s prayer and plea for mercy was, “Have mercy on me, O. God, according to your steadfast love.” and “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to your lovingkindness” Psalm 51: 1, 8.

Romans 12:16 says, “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of all positions.”

As the Apostle Paul says in Philippians 3:13-14, and I paraphrase, “encouraging believers to forget what is in the past and press forward to what lies ahead.”

Proverbs 19:2 warns that “He who makes haste with his feet misses his way”’ suggesting that shortcuts may lead to unnecessary mistakes.

We are encouraged in James 4:10 and 1 Peter 5:6, which says, “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you.”

Matthew 5:23-24 says, “So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.”

John 20: 30-31, “The disciples saw Jesus do many other miraculous signs in addition to the ones recorded in this book. But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in Him you will have life by the power of His name.”

Matthew 6:19 says, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.”

When I woke up this morning, I received a reminder that today is Juneteenth, a federal holiday. Today is a day for us to celebrate, but

“Teach me the way I should go. Answer me quickly, O Lord; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me, or I shall be like those who go down to the pit. Let me hear of your steadfast love in the morning, for in you I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:7,8

I leave this passage of scripture to assist in coping with paranoia: “Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Here is the good news from 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”

The Bible says, “He is the way of life that keepeth instruction; but he that refuseth reproof erreth.” Proverbs 10:17

The Bible says that confidentiality is a mark of a trustworthy and faithful person. It warns against revealing secrets, especially those that can harm others or damage relationships. It also advises not to associate with a gossiper or slanderer, who spreads rumors and exposes secrets

“Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 2:11 tells us that “God shows no partiality.”

“If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” 1 Timothy 5:8

“I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.” 1 Corinthians 3:2

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race (2 Timothy 4:6-8). And, “One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13-14)