The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.
Psalm 19:8
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed.
He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord's favor has come, and with it, the day of God's anger against their enemies.
Isaiah 61:1,2
"Don't be afraid, Mary," the angel told her, "for you have found favor with God!
Luke 1:30
Holy are you, Lord, and worthy of our praise. We delight in your boundless favor and declare it for all to hear. The assurance of your love dispels our fears. Merciful Lord, preserve us, we pray, from the day of vengeance. Amen.
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