The stone of help
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:2 ESV)
We have to do our part
We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. (2 Corinthians 4:7)
And there are the gifts
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. (Matthew 2:10 -11 ESV)
Not everybody was prepared
And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. (1 John 5:11 NASB)
I always have You and Your love
For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. (Romans 11:36 KJV)
Will you do your best?
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. (John 20:21)
His peace to the hearts of all men
Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11)
Jesus, the Lord of peace
Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:13–14)
Paying homage to the King
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15 NKJV)
The core of My nature
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. (1 John 4:11)
God’s wonderful gift
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
Not so with God’s love
The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. (Psalms 103:8 NLT)
The patience to hold on
I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. (Psalms 40:1 NIV)
God’s never-failing promises
The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. (Psalms 9:9 NLT)
But with God, it is possible
Be kind, compassionate, and forgiving to each other, in the same way God forgave you in Christ. (Ephesians 4:32 CEB)
That is a tall order
Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other. (Romans 12:10)
I came to bring forgiveness
So watch yourselves. 'If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying, 'I repent,' you must forgive them. (Luke 17:3-4 NIV)
Integrity is a key to a better life
Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends…Such people will stand firm forever. (Psalm 15:1-3,5)
We often face limitations
Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. (Psalms 25:4 ESV)
That divine spark of His Spirit
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might. (Ecclesiastes 9:10 ESV)