All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:12)

“Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.” (Romans 12:10)

“Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:9)

“...and exclaimed with a loud cry, ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” (Luke 1:42

“This is what the Lord has done for me when he looked favorably on me and took away the disgrace I have endured among my people.” (Luke 1:25)

In due time Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, ‘I have asked him of the Lord.’” (1 Samuel 1:20)

“Now Sarah said, ‘God has brought laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh with me.’” (Genesis 21:6)

“Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, ‘Surely the Lord is in this place—and I did not know it!’” (Genesis 28:16)

“Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

“He said to them, ‘Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.’” (Mark 6:31)