- The Lord is close to all who call on him,
yes, to all who call on him in truth. - 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 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.
- You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
- 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?
- Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord.
Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. - O Lord, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
Save me, for you do what is right. - Let all that I am wait quietly before God,
for my hope is in him. - 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 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. - Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.
- God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble. - 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. - 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.
- In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.
- Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! - And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.
- Keep me safe, O God,
for I have come to you for refuge. - Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting,
“Praise God for the Son of David!
Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Praise God in highest heaven!” - Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.
- The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to him. - Create in me a clean heart, O God.
Renew a loyal spirit within me. - But the Lord will redeem those who serve him.
No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned. - Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
- But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you. We have never even heard of another God like you! The faithful love of the Lord never ends!
His mercies never cease.
Great is his faithfulness;
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