“Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, You who lead Joseph like a flock; You who dwell between the cherubim, . . . Stir up Your strength, and come and save us! Shine forth! . . . Restore us, O God; cause Your face to shine, and we shall be saved!” (Psalm 80:1, 2b, 3).

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15).

“Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me” (2 Corinthians 12:9).

“The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This was the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes” (Psalm 118:22-23).

“The LORD said to my Lord, ‘Sit at My right hand, till I make Your enemies Your footstool.’ . . . Rule in the midst of Your enemies!” (Psalm 110:1, 4b).

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless his name” (Psalm 100:4).

“I will sing of the mercies [steadfast love] of the LORD forever" (Psalm 89:1).

“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18).