“And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.” Luke 18:1 (ESV)

"My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning." Psalm 130:6

"I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope." Psalm 130:5

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23