Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind; Teach us to be patient and always to be kind.

— Helen Steiner Rice #MakeItYourPrayer

Thus says the Lord of hosts: Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another; do not oppress the widow, the orphan, the alien, or the poor; and do not devise evil in your hearts against one another.

— Zechariah 7:10 NRSV

Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.

— 2 Corinthians 7:1 NLT

Let's rejoice in the moments of glory and splendor received, but let's also recognize that these are just a glimpse, a tiny taste, of our great and glorious future with Jesus. Read more...

Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book. 

— Jesus, Revelation 22:7 NIV

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 

— James 1:12, NLT

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne.
    Unfailing love and truth walk before you as attendants.
Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship,
    for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord.

— Psalm 89:14-15 NLT

The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free.

— Jesus, Luke 4:18 NLT

If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.

— God, Jeremiah 29:13 NLT

Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

— Romans 12:12 NLT