- I am confident that I will behold the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living. - All this took place in order to fulfill what the Lord had announced through the prophet:
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and give birth to a son,
and they shall name him Emmanuel,”
a name that means “God is with us.” - Surely God is my helper;
the Lord is the one who sustains me. - My soul thirsts for God, the living God.
When shall I come to behold the face of God? - But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,
on those who trust in his kindness. - Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say: Rejoice!
- What then if you were to behold the Son of Man
ascend to where he was before? - The Lord will battle for you. Be calm!
- Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
- Indeed, “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
- Do not be lacking in zeal, but serve the Lord with spiritual fervor.
- I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything impossible for me to accomplish?
- Let your kindness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.
- Finally, find your strength in the Lord and in his mighty power.
- Reflect on the Lord and his strength;
seek his face continually. - The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all.
- Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Our help is in the name of the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth. - Blessed are all those who fear the Lord
and walk in his ways. - Let everything that breathes
offer praise to the Lord.
Alleluia. - Indeed, who is God except the Lord?
Who is the Rock besides our God? - Seek the Lord and his strength,
seek his face continually. - Then it will come to pass
that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. - I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
I have no good apart from you.” - Let us examine and test our ways
and return to the Lord.
For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel:
If you seek me, you will survive.But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for I bring you good news of great joy for all the people.” Do not seek to adorn yourself externally—by the braiding of your hair and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothing. Rather, let your adornment be of your inner self, the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.Next verse!With image