“But they refused to pay attention; stubbornly they turned their backs and covered their ears.” Zechariah 7:11

“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

“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

“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20

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

“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