“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.  Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11

• The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.  Proverbs 22:9 

“Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.” 1Timothy 3:16

“He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10

We begin our prayer time in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. + Amen.

“…no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.  This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the LORD.” Isaiah 54:17

“My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the LORD.” Psalm 26:12

“He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10

“But they refused to pay attention; stubbornly they turned their backs and covered their ears.” Zechariah 7:11

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28