For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God. 1 Peter 1:18-19 (NLT)

Jesus said, "And greater works shall you do because I am going to my Father."

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again - my Savior and my God! Psalm 43:5 (NLT)

Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically Romans 12:11 (NLT)

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 (NLT)

  He is my loving ally and my fortress, my tower of safety, my rescuer. He is my shield, and I take refuge in him." ~ Psalm 144:2, NLT

Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits the place of honor at God's right hand.    - Colossians 3:1, NLT

Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. and aren't you more valuable to him than they are? can all your worries add a single moment to your life?  - Matthew 6:26-27, NLT