God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. 1 Peter 3:20 NIV

Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Colossians 3:5 ESV

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. Romans 1:8 NLT

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 NIV

And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:10 NIV

A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 NIV

A new commandment I give you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:34-35

Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner. Exodus 17:15 NIV

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 NASB

Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy. Proverbs 27:6 (NLT)

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV

Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly. John 7:24 NIV

Whatever you do, work at until your heart as working for the Lord not men. Colossians 3:23 NIV

Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105 (NASB)

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up... 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 NIV

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 ESV

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. Psalm 4:1 NKJV

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs… Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. Psalm 100:1-4 (NASV)