Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O Lord. Psalm 80:3
“The Lord gives His people strength; the Lord blesses His people with peace. Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.”
Restore us, O God, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved. Psalm 80:3
“May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord lift up His countenance toward you and give you His peace.”
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. Psalm 34:15
When God saw their actions, that they had turned from their evil ways, He relented from the disaster He had threatened to bring upon them. Jonah 3:10
Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so, do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. Job 5:7
When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways. Acts 3:26
I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. Psalm 119:75
“It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I obey your word.”
Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. Hebrews 12:10
“No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees. ”
And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires. 2 Peter 1:4
Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God. 2 Corinthians 7:1
He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58
Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Mark 13:30
“In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that his return is very near, right at the door. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.”
“O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; bow down before him, his glory proclaim; with gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness, kneel and adore him, the Lord is his name.”
“Low at his feet lay thy burden of carefulness, high on his heart he will bear it for thee, comfort thy sorrows, and answer thy prayerfulness, guiding thy steps as may best for thee be.” What an awesome God we serve!