“To you, who sit enthroned in heaven, I lift up my eyes.”—Psalm 123:1 (ISV)

“Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him.—Psalm 95:2 (NLT)

“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel.”—Philippians 1:27

“At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other,”—Matthew 24:10

“Praise the LORD! Let all that I am praise the LORD. 2 I will praise the LORD as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath. 3 Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there.”—Psalm 146:1-3 (NLT)

“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. ..

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God a may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”—2 Timothy 3:16-17

“For many are invited, but few are chosen.”—Matthew 22:14

“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”—Matthew 28:20 (NLT)

“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.”—Ephesians 4:2 (NLT)