"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for

us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."

2 Corinthians 4:16

"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, 

but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned;

 struck down, but not destroyed. "

2 Corinthians 4:8,9

"For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus

for good works that God prepare beforehand so we may do them."

Ephesians 2:10

"Every moment and every event of every man's life on earth

plants something in his soul."

-Thomas Merton