But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.
The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:8-9
“Yet even now,” declares the Lord,
“Return to me, with all your heart,
And with fasting, weeping and mourning;
And rend your heart and not your garments.”
“Now return to the Lord your God,
For He is gracious and compassionate,
Slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness….”
Joel 2:12-13
For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel,
“Seek Me that you may live.”
Amos 5:4
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
Ephesians 6:13
