“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. According to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations for ever and ever, Amen”

“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor, He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for captives and release from darkness for prisoners…”

“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

“I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.”

“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” - which means “God with us.”

“The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”

“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.

“Put on the full armor God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand under it.”

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”

“He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare  a place for you,  I will come back and take you to be with me that you may be where I am.”

“The Lord bless you and keep you;

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.”

“Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.

“… let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” 

“As the rain and snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, … so is my word that goes out from my mouth: 

“And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved;”

“…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace…”

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1“So God created man in His own image…” Genesis 1:27“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.” Genesis 1:31

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those that love him.”1 Corinthians 2:9

“… I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands…”Isaiah 49:16

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23

“And the one that sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian. A rainbow, resembling an emerald, encircled the throne.” Revelation 4:3

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.” Ezekiel 37:26-27

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8

Jesus wants to bless us and He tells us this throughout the scriptures. Here are just a few verses to remind us of what a loving and mighty Lord we serve.

“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”