calm
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7For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of virtue, and of love, and of self-restraint.
39And rising up, he rebuked the wind, and he said to the sea: “Silence. Be stilled.” And the wind ceased. And a great tranquility occurred.
6Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, with prayer and supplication, with acts of thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. 7And so shall the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
7Cast all your cares upon him, for he takes care of you.
14The Lord will fight on your behalf, and you will remain silent.”
3The old error has gone away. You will serve peace: peace, for we have hoped in you.
29And he replaced the storm with a breeze, and its waves were stilled.
27Peace I leave for you; my Peace I give to you. Not in the way that the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, and let it not fear.
11Be empty, and see that I am God. I will be exalted among the peoples, and I will be exalted upon the earth.
24For this reason, I say to you, all things whatsoever that you ask for when praying: believe that you will receive them, and they will happen for you.
2When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and the rivers will not cover you. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, and the flames will not scorch you.
26And Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid, O little in faith?” Then rising up, he commanded the winds, and the sea. And a great tranquility occurred.
44But I say to you: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. And pray for those who persecute and slander you.
2When I was not humble in thought, then I lifted up my soul. Like one who has been weaned from his mother, so was I recompensed in my soul.
16Then may the Lord of peace himself give you an everlasting peace, in every place. May the Lord be with all of you.
10For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
28Come to me, all you who labor and have been burdened, and I will refresh you. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.
24When you slumber, you shall not fear. When you rest, your sleep also will be sweet.
2He has settled me here, in a place of pasture. He has led me out to the water of refreshment.
11You have made known to me the ways of life; you will fill me with joy by your countenance. At your right hand are delights, even to the end.