A few thoughts for today:
Romans 15:4) For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
(why I study the Old Testament)
7) Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.
(why I/my Church extends the hand of Christian fellowship to all believers)
13) Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
(why the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit is such a comfort to us all)