God of Hope

Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge. (Proverbs 18:5)

Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. (Romans 13:1)

Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Philippians 4:8)

Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. (Colossians 2:8)

All authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God . . . The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience. (Romans 13:1, 4, 5)

The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe. (Proverbs 16:17)

Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor . . . True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life. (Proverbs 15:33; 22:4)

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do . . . Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. (Ephesians 5:1-2)

You must have confidence in your ability to make the shot required. This comes from practice. (Byron Nelson, late professional golfer)

My task, which I am trying to achieve is, by the power of the written word, to make you hear, to make you feel—it is, before all, to make you see. (Joseph Conrad, late Polish-British novelist)

If we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently. (Romans 8:25)

The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.  . . . Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly. (Matthew 7:2; John 7:24)