God of Hope

Whatsoever we beg of God, let us also work for it. (Jeremy Taylor, 17th century English cleric)

The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. (Proverbs 10:11)

Lord, help me to take responsibility for my own actions, even though they’re usually not my fault. (from Myers-Briggs personality types)

In everything he did he had great success, because the Lord was with him. (1 Samuel 18:14)

And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but are yourself lost or destroyed? (Luke 9:25) 

Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. (Margaret Mead, late American anthropologist)

Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little. (Edmund Burke, 18th century Irish statesman)

Respect for the right of another to be wrong does not mean that the wrong is right.

If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. (Romans 12:8)

A person who feels appreciated will always do more than is expected. (Source unknown)

There are exactly twenty-four hours in each day. . . Your time is fixed. (Dave Phelps, management consultant)

Don’t long for “the good old days.” This is not wise. . . When people live to be very old, let them rejoice in every day of life. (Ecclesiastes 7:10; 11:8)