I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.

— 1 Timothy 1:12 (NIV“Blessed be the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle – my lovingkindness and my fortress, my high tower and my deliverer, my shield and the One in whom I take refuge, who subdues my people under me.” (Psalm 144:1)