God of Hope

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).

 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him (John 3:17).

Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done . . . For we are each responsible for our own conduct (Galatians 6:4-5).

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).