A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.
You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder.

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.

From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised.

Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings

The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ…

He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,