God of Hope

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)

Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.  . . . So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. (1 Timothy 6:6, 8)

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking (James 1:5).

You don’t have to make headlines to make a difference. (Drew Scholl, businessman, author)

If you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness. . . . Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity. (Proverbs 14:22; 21:5)

God: “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness” (1 Corinthians 12:8).

But the human tongue is a beast that few can master. (Robert Greene, American author)