- Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!
- My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
- Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.
- Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith:
Christ was revealed in a human body
and vindicated by the Spirit.
He was seen by angels
and announced to the nations.
He was believed in throughout the world
and taken to heaven in glory. - That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
- I am counting on the Lord;
yes, I am counting on him.
I have put my hope in his word. - And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
- God places the lonely in families;
he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.
But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. - But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.
- If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
- There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God’s one and only Son.
- For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
- But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love.
- Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I trust him. - Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord.
Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. - Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you.
- God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble. - Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord,
for our hope is in you alone. - O Lord, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
Save me, for you do what is right. - Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.
- In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.
- Create in me a clean heart, O God.
Renew a loyal spirit within me. - Others were given in exchange for you.
I traded their lives for yours
because you are precious to me.
You are honored, and I love you. - Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
- You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
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