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

“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”  Philippians 4:11

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4

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

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

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”  Romans 12:9

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11

“Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.”  Ecclesiastes 11:6

“But now, this is what the LORD says; he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”  Isaiah 43:1

“It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.”  Psalm 119:71