“One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.  A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”

Proverbs 11:24-25 New International Version

“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.”

1 Peter 2:2-3 New International Version

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”

Revelation 3:20 New International Version

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.  From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name.”

Luke 1:46-49 New International Version

“The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.”

Galatians 6:8 New International Version

“The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.  A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.”

Proverbs 14:16-17 New International Version

“If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves.  Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else,for each one should carry their own load.”

Galatians 6:3-5 New International Version

“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.”

John 1:12-13 New International Version

“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

Psalm 37:4 New International Version

“I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, inlove and compassion.”

Hosea 2:19 New International Version