I pray that God,
the source of hope,
will fill you completely with joy and peace
because you trust in him.
Then you will overflow with confident hope
through the power of the Holy Spirit.

When Bartimaeus heard
that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby,
he began to shout,
“Jesus,
Son of David,
have mercy on me!”
“What do you want me to do for you?”
Jesus asked.
“My Rabbi,”
the blind man said,
“I want to see!”
And Jesus said to him,
“Go,
for your faith has healed you.”
Instantly the man could see…
(Arizona roadside)
This is what the LORD says:
“Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom,
or the powerful boast in their power,
or the rich boast in their riches.
But those who wish to boast
should boast in this alone:
that they truly know me
and understand that I am the LORD
who demonstrates unfailing love
and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth,
and that I delight in these things.
I,
the LORD,
have spoken!”