God of Hope

God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who please him (Ecclesiastes 2:26).

Always continue to fear the Lord. You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed. Prov. 23:17-18).

All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. (1 Peter 5:5).

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others. (Philippians 2:3).

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart (Proverbs 3:3).

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death (2 Corinthians 7:10).

Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared (Proverbs 3:25-26).

Forgiveness isn’t something we do for others. We do it so we can get well and move on. (Dietrich Bonhoeffer, late German theologian)

A man who does not read has no advantage over a man who cannot read. (Samuel Clemens)

Don’t put it off; do it now! Don’t rest until you do (Proverbs 6:4).

When they were discouraged, I smiled at them. My look of approval was precious to them (Job 29:24).

Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. (Joshua J. Marine, author)