“Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭11‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭20‬:‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭18‬:‭30‬ ‭NIV‬‬

““I taught Ephraim to walk, Taking them by their arms; But they did not know that I healed them. I drew them with gentle cords, With bands of love, And I was to them as those who take the yoke from their neck. I stooped and fed them.” ‭‭Hosea‬ ‭11‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭62‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭33‬:‭20‬-‭21‬ ‭NIVUK‬‬.

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: he will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” ‭‭Psalms‬…

“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭30‬:‭18‬ ‭NIVUK‬‬