“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” — Psalm 103:8

“O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.” — Psalm 63:1

“For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than live in the tents of wickedness.” — Psalm 84:10

“Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.” — 2 Corinthians 12:10

“Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure.” — Psalm 147:5

“See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity.” — Deuteronomy 30:15

“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” — 2 Corinthians 10:17

“Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise.” — Psalm 66:1-2

“Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” — Luke 18:17

“…for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.” — Luke 18:14b