“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable; if anything is excellent or praiseworthy; think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 

“What, after all, is Apollos?  And what is Paul?  Only servants, through whom you came to believe as the Lord has assigned to each his task.” 1 Corinthians 3:5 

“If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.” Ecclesiastes 10:10 

“Greet every saint in Christ Jesus.  The brethren who are with me greet you.” Philippians 4:21(NASB) 

“Everyone will hate you because of me.” Luke 21:17 

“He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’” Luke 12:17 

"Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" Matt. 6:33 

“All these people were still living by faith when they died.  They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth.” Hebrews 11:13 

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!  And that is what we are!  The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” 1 John 3:1