Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge;
I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:17-21 NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION (NIV)
Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Exodus 14:13-14 (NIV)
“The first shall be last, the last shall be first.” –Matthew 20:16
“Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will exalt you.” –James 4:10
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” – Luke 6:20
He [the Lord] says, “Be still, and know that
I am God; I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.
Psalm 40:1-3 (NIV)
Step 1: Trust God
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
Step 2: Repent of Sin
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 (NIV)
Step 3: Practice Obedience
Step 4: Find and memorize Scriptures that remind you how to wait on the Lord
I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.
Psalm 40:1 (NIV)
But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Isaiah 27:14 (NRSV)
But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord,
I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Micah 7:7 (NIV)
Step 5: Be Part of a Small Group
Step 6: Use your gifts to serve others
Step 7: Practice patience
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.
Psalm 37:7 New Living Translation (NLT)