*1* “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” *2* “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” *3* “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.” *4* “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”