God of Hope

I focus on this one thing . . . I press on to . . . receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us (Philippians 3:13-14).

Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper (Proverbs 13:4).

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

The tongue is a flame of fire . . . It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself . . . No one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison (James 3:6).

I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work (Nehemiah  2:18).

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).

Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper (Proverbs 13:4).

Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it (1 Peter 3:11).

How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? (James 4:14)
Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring (Proverbs 27:1).

Who holds the wind in his fists? (Proverbs 30:4)
Even the wind and waves obey him! (Luke 8:25)

There will be an abundance of flowers and singing and joy! . . . You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring (Isaiah 35:2; 58:11).

You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles (2 Corinthians 7:4).