God of Hope

As for you, Titus, . . . Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. (Titus 2:1-3)

May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ—for this will bring much glory and praise to God. (Philippians 1:11)

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

Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it but receive it with thanks. (1 Timothy 4:4)

Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. (Hebrews 12:15)

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. (Ephesians 3:20)

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. (Hebrews 10:24)

It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible. (Hebrews 11:17)

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

Love each other deeply with all your heart . . . Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 1:22; 4:8)

Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. (Proverbs 12:25)

Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Philippians 3:20)