God of Hope

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11).

For God…made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6)

So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control (1 Peter 1:13).

Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice (Luke 11:28).

The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you (Psalm 32:8).

Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness (Psalm 29:2).

Since you excel in so many ways—in your faith . . .  your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love . . . I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7).

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! (2 Corinthians 5:17)

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him (Romans 15:13).

Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. . . . Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom (Psalm 90:12; 111:10).

Be strong and finish the task! (Zechariah 8:9) Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress (1 Timothy 4:15).

Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many (Hebrews 9:27-28).