God of Hope

May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right. (Peter Marshall, late chaplain of the U.S. Senate)

There are more things. . . that frighten us than injure us, and we suffer more in imagination than in reality. (Seneca, first century Roman philosopher)

If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. (James 3:13)

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. (1 Peter 4:10)

The love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5)

Dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5)

Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. (Proverbs 11:2; 29:23)

Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. (Proverbs 22:1)

Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. (1 Peter 4:11)

For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more. (1 Corinthians 9:19)

And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us (2 Corinthians 8:5).

Don’t waste time playing the victim! You may have fallen, but you are not down! (Chris Suitt, pastor)