Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (ESV)

Jesus, even though we cannot see you, we believe in you because you have given us the joy that only comes from having faith in you. Amen

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (ESV)

Jesus, thank you for the gift of salvation. Even though we did not earn it, you have given it to all who put their faith in you. Amen

may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, “Great is the Lord! (ESV)

Father, because of your salvation, we will rejoice, because of your greatness, we will be glad and because of your love, we will seek you all of our days. Amen

the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (ESV)

Lord, help us to be so filled with your Holy Spirit that our lives will bear the fruit that comes from doing your will. Amen

let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. (ESV)

Lord, we will reflect your beauty because your Spirit is alive in us. Amen

Jesus said: if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (ESV)

Jesus, we can rejoice because you have set us free! Amen