God of Hope

“Don’t be afraid,” Moses answered them, “for God has come in this way to test you, and so that your fear of him will keep you from sinning!” (Exodus 20:20)

I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works and think about what you have done. (Psalm 143:5)

People with understanding control their anger. But the wise quietly hold it back. (Proverbs 14:19; 29:11)

For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power. (1 Corinthians 4:20)

Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. (1 Timothy 4:7)

Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands. (1 Thessalonians 4:11)

Plans succeed through good counsel. The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong. (Proverbs 20:18; 37:30)

The glory of the young is their strength; the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old. (Proverbs 20:29)

Jesus: “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. (John 14:27)

Sometimes we have to deal with social pressure, whether it’s from the expectations aroused on social media or the request/demands of a friend. 

Life is the acceptance of responsibilities or their evasion. (Ben Ames Williams, late short story writer)