Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. Whne you go through rivers of difficutly, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of opression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior... bcause you are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you.(Isaiah 43:1-4 NLT)
