“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.