Steadfast in Him

Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!)

Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who fears the LORD [with awe-inspired reverence and worships Him with obedience],

Who delights greatly in His commandments.

His descendants will be mighty on earth;

The generation of the upright will be blessed. Light arises in the darkness for the upright;

He is gracious and compassionate and righteous (upright--in right standing with God).

He will not fear bad news;

His heart is steadfast, trusting [confidently relying on and believing] in the LORD. (Psalm 112:1,4,7)

My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast and confident!

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises [to You]. (Psalm 57:7)

For even though I am absent [from you] in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, delighted to see your good discipline and to see the stability of your faith in Christ [your steadfast reliance on Him and your unwavering confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness]. You received Christ Jesus the Lord, so continue to live as Christ's people. Walk in [union with] Him [reflecting His character in the things you do and say. Sink your roots in him and build on him. Be strengthened by the faith that you were taught, and overflow with thanksgiving. (Colossians 2:5-6)

Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], don't let anyone move you off the foundation [of your faith]. Always being continually aware that your labor in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose]. (1 Corinthians 15:58) Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12)

And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory. (1 Peter 5:4)