“And they shall call His name ‘Immanuel,’ which is translated, ‘God with us’” (Matthew 1:23). 

“But let the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; let them also be merry and joyful” (Psalm 68:3, Coverdale Version, 2019 Anglican Book of Common Prayer). 

“There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God . . . God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved” (Psalm 46:4a, 5a). 

“The LORD is my strength and shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped” (Psalm 28:7). 

“Those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You” (Psalm 9:10). 

"Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications! In Your faithfulness answer me, and in Your righteousness" (Psalm 143:1).

“My eyes are awake through the night watches, that I may meditate on Your word” (Psalm 119:148). 

“Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them . . . Oh, that people would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness” (Psalm 97:8-9).