Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.  --Luke 2:11 NIV

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.  Psalm 100:4 NIV

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.  -Psalm 51:10 NIV

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.  Romans 12:12 NIV

Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord.  -- Psalm 27:14 NASB

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.  -- Mark 11:24 NIV

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.  -Romans 12:12 NIV

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.  Psalm 19:1

The angel said to the women, Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.  He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.  Come and see the place where he lay.  Matthew 28:5-6 NIV