God of Hope

The Apostle Paul to Philemon: “I keep hearing about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God’s people” (Philemon 1:5).

A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked (Psalm 84:10).

Then God said, “Let lights appear in the sky to separate the day from the night. Let them be signs to mark the seasons, days, and years (Genesis 1:14).

Then God said, “Let lights appear in the sky to separate the day from the night. Let them be signs to mark the seasons, days, and years” (Genesis 1:14).

I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should (1 Corinthians 9:27).

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers (1 Peter 3:12).

Now you should finish what you started. Let the eagerness you showed in the beginning be matched now by your giving (2 Corinthians 8:11).

I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. . . . For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength (Philippians 4:11-13).

Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity. . . . hard work brings rewards. . . . Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval (Proverbs 12:14; 2 Timothy 2:15).

Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others (1 Timothy 6:18).

Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Jesus to God the Father, “Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth” (John 17:17).