“Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.” General George S. Patton
“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
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.’ Romans 12.2
Blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the meek, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, blessed are the merciful, blessed are the pure in heart, blessed are the peacemakers, blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven…” from Matthew 5:3-12
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
“Because of the joy awaiting Him…” Hebrews 12.2
“Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, and to see My glory…” John 17.24
“If any of you wants to beMy follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow Me.” Luke 9.23
“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” Proverbs 15.22
“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever.” Psalms 73:26
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
