God of Hope

So God created people in his own image . . . Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was excellent in every way. (Genesis 1:27, 31)

He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (2 Corinthians 1:4)

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. (Hebrews 10:23)

Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. . . Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor. (Romans 12:17; James 4:10)

The Lord detests people with crooked hearts, but he delights in those with integrity. (Proverbs 11:20)

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13)

My heart is glad. My soul is full of joy. My body also will rest without fear. (Psalm 16:9)

And through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross. (Colossians 1:20)

Throw off . . . your former way of life . . . Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. (Ephesians 4:22-23)

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:4)

God to Paul: “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. (Proverbs 16:1)