*1.* “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” *2* “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” *3* “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” *4* “But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”