Daily Word, Light, and Hope

We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him.  As to his death, he died to sin once and for all; as to his life, he lives for God. Consequently, you too must think of yourselves [being] dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus.
(Romans 6:8-11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

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

But without faith it is impossible to please him, for anyone who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
(Hebrews 11:6)
Footnotes: 11:6  One must believe not only that God exists but that he is concerned about human conduct; the Old Testament defines folly as the denial of this truth.
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
(See Psalm 121:2)

We walk by faith, not by sight.
(2 Corinthians 5:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.
(John 10: 27-28)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Wait for the Lord; take courage; be stouthearted; wait for the Lord!
(Psalms 27:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
(John 14:6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.
(Hebrews 4:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
(Proverbs 18:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)