⁶ Remember that God is strong and powerful. So be humble in front of him. Then he will lift you up to a good place at the right time. ⁷ If you have any kind of trouble in your mind, give it to God. God has promised to take care of you.^[a]

⁸ Think seriously about how you live. Watch carefully for danger. Remember that the Devil is your enemy. He wants to hurt you. He walks about like a hungry lion. He is looking for someone to kill and then eat them! ⁹ But you must be strong to fight against him. Trust God completely. Remember this: Believers all over the world are having the same kind of trouble. ¹⁰ Yes, you will have trouble like this for a short time. But after that, God will make everything right. He is completely kind and he will always help you. Because you belong to Christ, God has chosen you to live with him in heaven for ever. You will join him in that beautiful place. Then God will make you well again. He will make you strong in your spirits. You will be able to stand strongly. ¹¹ Yes, God rules with power for ever! Amen! This is true!