God of Hope

The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content (Proverbs 19:23).

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

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Continue to live your lives in [Christ] . . . strengthened in the faith . . . and overflowing with thankfulness (Colossians 2:6-7).

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful (Colossians 4:2).

Do nothing out of selfish ambition . . . . Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others (Philippians 2:3-4).

I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity (1 Chronicles 29:17).

When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.  But when the wicked are in power, they groan (Proverbs 29:2).

I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity (1 Chronicles 29:17).

My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide (1 Corinthians 4:4).

The integrity of the upright guides them (Proverbs 11:3).

Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making (Proverbs 16:11).