“He reached down from on high and took hold of me.”  Psalm 18:16         

“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”  Psalm 32:7

“Be still and know that I am God.”  Psalm 46:10

“We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.  And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.”  Romans 5:3-5

“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.”  I Peter 4:12

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”  Matthew 7:7

“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.  Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.  You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.  I will be found by you,” declares the Lord.”  Jeremiah 29:11-14A

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”  Psalm 147:3

“So do not fear; for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you.  I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”  Isaiah 41:10

“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.  Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.  But do this with gentleness and respect.”  I Peter 3:15

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.”  Psalm 136:1