Psalm 18

            In my distress I called upon the LORD;        to my God I cried for help.                    From his temple he heard my voice,        and my cry to him reached his ears.                7       Then the earth reeled and rocked;        the foundations also of the mountains trembled        and quaked, because he was angry.              8       Smoke went…

Zephaniah 1:14-16

      The great day of the LORD is near,        near and hastening fast;                    the sound of the day of the LORD is bitter;        the mighty man cries aloud there.              15       A day of wrath is that day,        a day of distress and anguish,                    a day of ruin and devastation,        a day of darkness and gloom,                    a day of…

Luke 1:46-49

        My soul magnifies the Lord,              47       and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,              48       for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.        For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;              49       for he who is mighty has done great things for me,        and…

Psalm 128:5-6

 The LORD bless you from Zion!        May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem        all the days of your life!              6       May you see your children’s children!        Peace be upon Israel!  Live long and prosper. Most people by now know that this was the traditional Vulcan blessing from Star Trek that accompanied the strange hand gesture which was…

1 Peter 3:8-9

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing Nothing confuses people in the world more than the forgiveness extended by a Christian….

1 Peter 3:13-15

Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you…