“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:7-8

“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 pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3

“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8

“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

“In all their distress He too was distressed, and the angel of His presence saved them. In His love and mercy He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.” Isaiah 63:9