God of Hope

For God…made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6)

So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control (1 Peter 1:13).

Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice (Luke 11:28).

The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you (Psalm 32:8).

Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness (Psalm 29:2).

Since you excel in so many ways—in your faith . . .  your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love . . . I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7).

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

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him (Romans 15:13).

Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. . . . Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom (Psalm 90:12; 111:10).

Be strong and finish the task! (Zechariah 8:9) Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress (1 Timothy 4:15).

Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many (Hebrews 9:27-28).

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7).