For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
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.
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.