Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,

the one who gains understanding.

For wisdom is more profitable than silver,

and her wages are better than gold.

Proverbs 3:13-14

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,

for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

God blesses those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.

Matthew 5:3-4

He guards the paths of the just

and protects those who are faithful to him.

Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,

and you will find the right way to go.

Proverbs 2:8-9

One day as Jesus was walking 

along the shore of the Sea of Galilee,

he saw two brothers—

Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—

throwing a net into the water,

for they fished for a living.

Jesus called out to them,

“Come, follow me,

and I will show you how to fish for people!”

Matthew 4:18-19

…the LORD grants wisdom!

From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.

He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.

Proverbs 2:6-7

But Jesus told him,

“No! The Scriptures say,

‘People do not live by bread alone,

but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Matthew 4:4

After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water,

the heavens were opened 

and he saw the Spirit of God

descending like a dove and settling on him.

And a voice from heaven said,

“This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”

Matthew 3:16-17

(Hubble telescope photo)

Psalm 147:4-5

Teach me to do your will,

for you are my God.

May your gracious Spirit lead me forward

on a firm footing.

Psalm 143:10

Teach me to do your will,

for you are my God.

May your gracious Spirit lead me forward

on a firm footing.

Psalm 143:10