- Search for the Lord and for his strength;
continually seek him. - I am the Lord, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me?
- Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
- But everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
- How joyful are those who fear the Lord—
all who follow his ways! - May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
- Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord!
Praise the Lord! - The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!
- It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in people. - Praise the Lord!
How joyful are those who fear the Lord
and delight in obeying his commands. - This is what the Lord says to Zerubbabel: It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
- May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people.
- We can make our plans,
but the Lord determines our steps. - The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear.
What can mere people do to me? - The Lord is righteous in everything he does;
he is filled with kindness. - Now this is what the Lord says to the family of Israel:
“Come back to me and live!” - No one is holy like the Lord!
There is no one besides you;
there is no Rock like our God. - Search for the Lord and for his strength;
continually seek him. - True humility and fear of the Lord
lead to riches, honor, and long life. - Seek the Lord while you can find him.
Call on him now while he is near. - For whoever finds me finds life
and receives favor from the Lord. - The Lord is my light and my salvation—
so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble? - I am counting on the Lord;
yes, I am counting on him.
I have put my hope in his word. - Commit your actions to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed. - The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed,
a refuge in times of trouble.
As soon as they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in other tongues and prophesied.You know what I long for, Lord;
you hear my every sigh.