“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” - Philippians 2:3-4

“Standing Ready with the Armor of God” - Ephesians 6:13-17

“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith” - Hebrews 12:1–2

“Greater love has no man than this: to lay down his life for his friends” - John 15:13

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever” - Psalm 107:1

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." - Colossians 3:23–24

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” - John 15:13

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” - Romans 12:1

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”—Jeremiah 29:11

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.  For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
Matthew 7:7-8

The Bible reminds us in Proverbs 27:17, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."

And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Matthew 5:41

The Advent Season is a time for both thanksgiving and prayer.