I waited patiently for the Lord, and he turned to me and heard my cry for help.

From the rising of the sun to its setting, let the name of the Lord be praised.

Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another.

Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus.

But those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint.

This is the confidence we have before him: If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am there among them.

Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and whoever is unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much.

For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.