The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.
John 6:63
Save your people! Bless Israel, your special possession. Lead them like a shepherd, and carry them in your arms forever.
Psalm 28:9
But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
1 Peter 2:9
Lord, train us to use your strength to lift up the world to your calling. Help us to discern the light that you see in all people, that we may see your mercy throughout the world. Amen.
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