- Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
- Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
- Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
- Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
- I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
- I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
- I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
- And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
- To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
- The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.” Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.Next verse!With image