He who has the desire to keep his life will have it taken from him, and he who gives up his life because of me will have it given back to him. — Matthew 10:39
Every good and true thing is given to us from heaven, coming from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change or any shade made by turning. — James 1:17
If you, then, being evil, are able to give good things to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who make requests to him? — Matthew 7:11
Truly, every man goes on his way like an image; he is troubled for no purpose: he makes a great store of wealth, and has no knowledge of who will get it. — Psalms 39:6
For the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, said, In quiet and rest is your salvation: peace and hope are your strength: but you would not have it so. — Isaiah 30:15
I have said all these things to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble: but take heart! I have overcome the world. — John 16:33