Compass Point

‘Go often to the quiet place of thine own heart in prayer, ‘For in the shelter of its peace, God is waiting there. ‘Commit thyself with childlike faith unto His loving hands, ‘Be still and know that He is God, who loves thee best and understands.’ —Author Unknown

‘Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. ‘For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.’ —Colossians 4:12, 13 ‘Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows...

‘Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.’ —Psalm 141:2 ‘I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men’ —1 Timothy 2:1

‘Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God:  for unto thee will I pray.’ —Psalm 5:2

‘My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lᴏʀᴅ; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.’ —Psalm 5:3 ‘Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.’ —James 4:8

‘And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lᴏʀᴅ. ‘… ‘For this child I prayed; and the Lᴏʀᴅ hath given me my petition which I asked of him’ —1 Samuel 1:15, 27

‘Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.’ –1 Corinthians 4:2

‘Let all your things be done with charity.’ –1 Corinthians 16:14 ‘Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, ‘Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; ‘Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; ‘Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all t...

‘And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. ‘And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.’ —Luke 7:16, 17 ‘Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live’ —John 11:25

‘And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. ‘And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.’ —Luke 7:14, 15 ‘And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins’ —Ephesians 2:1 ‘So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.’ —Romans 10:17

‘And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.’ —Luke 7:13 ‘The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.’ —Job 29:13

‘Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.’ —Luke 7:12

‘He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. ‘I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. ‘… ‘Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. ‘He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will...

‘Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.’ —Psalm 73:23

‘But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.’ —Acts 20:24

‘Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works’ —Titus 2:14

‘Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ’ —Titus 2:13

‘Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world’ —Titus 2:12

‘For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men’ —Titus 2:11

‘And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.’ —Luke 2:20

‘And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee:  therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.’ —Luke 1:35 ‘Therefore the Lᴏʀᴅ himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.’ —Isaiah 7:14

‘And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.’ —Luke 2:10

‘And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.’ —Luke 2:16

‘For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.’ —Luke 2:11 ‘For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given:  and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.’ —Isaiah 9:6 ‘For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he w...

‘For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.’ —Luke 2:11