John 4:23 ²³But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him.

Psalms 51:10–12 ¹⁰Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. ¹¹Cast me not away from Your presence; take not Your Holy Spirit from me. ¹²Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit.

Psalms 55:6–9 ⁶I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest. ⁷How far away I would flee! In the wilderness I would remain. ⁸I would hurry to my shelter, far from this raging tempest.” ⁹O Lord, confuse and confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city.

Psalms 100:1–5 ¹Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. ²Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. ³Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. ⁴Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. ⁵For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.

Proverbs 4:23 ²³Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 ¹⁶Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Luke 2:29–32 ²⁹“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. ³⁰For my eyes have seen Your salvation, ³¹which You have prepared in the sight of all people, ³²a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated on the right hand of God the Father almighty; From thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; The holy catholic Church; The communion of saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord's prayer from Luke's gospel Father, may your name be revered as holy. May your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us. And do not bring us to the time of trial.” Amen.

Take a moment of personal prayer.

Colossians 4:2 ²Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Psalms 4:1–8 ¹Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. ²How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? ³Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him. ⁴Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. ⁵Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. ⁶Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD. ⁷You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound. ⁸I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Psalms 11:7 ⁷For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.