Daily Word, Light, and Hope

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
(James 4:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

The last word, when all is heard: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this concerns all humankind.
(Ecclesiates 12:13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
(Matthew 5:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Romans 6:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(John 8:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
(See Psalm 40)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
(See Matthew 5:16)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord.
(Proverbs 9:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Then the heavens were opened and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved son. Listen to him.
(See Mark 9:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)