“Hear my prayer, O Lord , and give ear to my cry; do not hold your peace at my tears. For I am your passing guest, an alien, like all my forebears.

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And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.

Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

Those who say, “I love God,” and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen.

So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart.

I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you.

For you need endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.