“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.  When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”  Isaiah 43:2 

“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.”  Galatians 4:4-5 

“Blessed are You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, for You have created me in body and soul, redeemed me by the blood of the cross and sanctified me in Holy Baptism to be Your own possession.  With Your Word dwelling richly in my heart, bless, guide, direct and bring to completion all my work done in Your name this week.  Deliver me from sloth and laziness.  Enable me to accomplish the tasks You give me with competence, humility and joy.  Direct days and deeds this week according to Your good and gracious will that I may be Your instrument to give daily bread to my neighbors in this world.  Trusting in Your promises, I commend myself and all that I have to You and implore You to have good use of me this day through Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.”  From the Portals of Prayer. 

“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father”  Matthew 24:36 

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”   John 10:27 

“I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned.  Keep away from them.”  Romans 16:17 

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”  Romans 8:1 

“Therefore we do not lose heart.  Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”  2 Corinthians 4:16 

“But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days.” 2 Timothy 3:1 

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”  Psalm 118:1