Jacob wrestles with angel to prepare to meet his brother Genesis 32:1-32
Joseph prepares Egypt against famine Genesis 41:1-46
Nehemiah repairs the wall of Jerusalem Nehemiah 4:1-23
David's song on God, our refuge and strength Psalms 46:1-11
David's song on the secret place of the most High Psalms 91:1-16
A poor wise man saves a city Ecclesiastes 9:13-18
Jesus' parable of the builders on rock and sand Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 6:48,49
Jesus prepares at Gethsemane Matthew 26:30,36-46, Mark 14:26,36-42, Luke 22:39-46
Jesus prays for his disciples John 17:1-26
Paul on the Christian's armor Ephesians 6:10-17
Paul's advice II Timothy 2:1-26,3:1-17,4:1-8
James on how to bear our cross James 1:1-27