You quieted the raging oceans
with their pounding waves
and silenced the shouting of the nations.
Those who live at the ends of the earth
stand in awe of your wonders.
From where the sun rises to where it sets,
you inspire shouts of joy.
I have come as a light to shine in this dark world,
so that all who put their trust in me
will no longer remain in the dark.
Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God…
…giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me…
And I will give you a new heart,
and I will put a new spirit in you.
I will take out your stony, stubborn heart
and give you a tender, responsive heart.
And I will put my Spirit in you…
But remember,
says the Sovereign LORD,
I am not doing this because you deserve it…
Ezekiel 36:26-27, 32
Jesus shouted to the crowds
“If you trust me,
you are trusting not only me,
but also God who sent me.
For when you see me,
you are seeing the one who sent me.
I have come as a light to shine in this dark world,
so that all who put their trust in me
will no longer remain in the dark.
…all the animals of the forest are mine,
and I own the cattle on a thousand hills.
I know every bird on the mountains,
and all the animals of the field are mine.
Those who love their life in this world
will lose it.
Those who care nothing for their life in this world
will keep it for eternity.
“LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be.
Remind me that my days are numbered—
how fleeting my life is.
You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand.
My entire lifetime is just a moment to you;
at best, each of us is but a breath.”
Be still in the presence of the LORD,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.
Stop being angry!
Turn from your rage!
Do not lose your temper—
it only leads to harm.
The LORD says,
“I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.
