“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”  Matthew 5:10 

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”  Matthew 5:9 

“Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back; whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.  If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. “  Mark 13:35-36 

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”  Matthew 5:7

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”  Matthew 5:6  

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”  Matthew 6:34 

“As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious.”  1 Peter 2:4 (ESV) 

“My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you.  When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.” Isaiah 26:9 

“Then Thomas (also known as Didymus) said to the rest of the disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.”  John 11:16 

“for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”  Philippians 2:13