Philippians 3:8
8)But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him—a joy unequaled]. For His sake I have lost everything, and I consider it all garbage, so that I may gain Christ,
Psalm 5:11-12
11)But let all who take refuge and put their trust in You rejoice,
Let them ever sing for joy;
Because You cover and shelter them,
Let those who love Your name be joyful and exult in You.
12)For You, O LORD, bless the righteous man [the one who is in right standing with You];
You surround him with favor as with a shield.
John 15:12-15
12)“This is My commandment, that you love and unselfishly seek the best for one another, just as I have loved you.
13)No one has greater love [nor stronger commitment] than to lay down his own life for his friends. 14)You are my friends if you keep on doing what I command you.
15)I do not call you servants any longer, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you [My] friends, because I have revealed to you everything that I have heard from My Father.