Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase in thanksgiving, to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 4
My brother and sisters in Christ, whatever you are going through tis morning is for your sake, so do not loose heart; for Scripture reminds us in second Corinthians chapter four, that even though it may look like our outer nature is wasting away, that our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For the slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we must look not at what can be seen, but at what cannot be seen, for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
O God, from whom all good things come, grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right and by your merciful guidance do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (BCP)
Heavenly Father, we can do nothing in our own might, but all things in your strength, mercifully guide us in all that we do and say, give us the Spirit of Truth, so that in all things we may do what good and pleasing to you, and give us grateful thankful hearts to acknowledge and give you praise for the good things that you provide for us who are so underserving, but because you are merciful. Thank you, Lord!
“Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.”
“Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; all praise we would render, O help us to see, ’tis only the splendor of light hideth thee.”
“O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing HIs wonderful love, our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.”
“Low at his feet lay your burden of carefulness, high on his heart he will bear it for you, comfort your sorrows and answer your prayerfulness, guiding your steps in the way that is true. Fear not to enter his courts, in the slenderness of the poor wealth you would count as your own; truth in its beauty and love in its tenderness, these are the offerings to bring to his throne .”
O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing HIs wonderful love, our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.”
“O tell of His might, O sing of His grace, whose robe is the light and canopy space, His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form, and dark is His path on the wings of the storm. O measureless might, ineffable love, while angels delight to worship above, Thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end, our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.”
“For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods; for all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.”
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness, fear before him, all the earth. Say among the heathen that the Lord reigns, the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved, he shall judge the people righteously. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. Psalm 96
And if it seems evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom you will serve; but, as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord! Joshua 24
“We love thy house, O God, wherein thine honor dwells, the joy of thine abode, all earthly joy excels. It is the house of prayer, wherein thy servants meet, and thou, O Lord, art there, thy chosen flock to greet. We love the word of life, the word that tells of peace, of comfort in the strife, of joys that never cease.”
One thing I have asked of the Lord; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and seek Him in His temple. Psalm 27
“O Lord, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides. to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works. I wash my hands in innocence so that I may go around your altar, O Lord.”
The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27
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“For in the day of trouble, He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at His sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.”
“For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear; I will help you.”
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”