I spread out my hands to you; I thirst for you like a parched land.

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.

It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them.

For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts.

But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.

When I fed them, they were satisfied; when they were satisfied, they became proud; then they forgot me.

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters.

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.

Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.

Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

So that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed.