“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).”—Matthew 1:23

“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.”—2 Corinthians 4:6

“One who is gracious to a poor person lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for his good deed.”—Proverbs 19:17 (NASB)

And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a little while.” (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.)”—Mark 6:31 (NASB)

“So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. 7 He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. 8 He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.—Ephesians 1:6-8

“He alone is your God, the only one who is worthy of your praise, the one who has done these mighty miracles that you have seen with your own eyes.”—Deuteronomy 10:21 (NLT)

“The peace that Christ gives is to guide you in the decisions you make; for it is to this peace that God has called you together in the one body. And be thankful.”—Colossians 3:15 (GNT)

“From the rising of the sun to its setting, The name of the LORD is to be praised.”—Psalm 113:3 (NASB)

“Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.”—1 John 4:7 (NLT)

“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”—Mark 1:35