When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.

For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.”

But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!

I said to myself, “God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time to judge every deed.”

Rejoice always.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

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

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

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

But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.

Praise the LORD. Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands. Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

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

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.

But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.

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.

Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.