God of Hope

Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. . . Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor. (Romans 12:17; James 4:10)

The Lord detests people with crooked hearts, but he delights in those with integrity. (Proverbs 11:20)

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13)

My heart is glad. My soul is full of joy. My body also will rest without fear. (Psalm 16:9)

And through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross. (Colossians 1:20)

Throw off . . . your former way of life . . . Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. (Ephesians 4:22-23)

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:4)

God to Paul: “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. (Proverbs 16:1)

Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. (Ephesians 5:16)

Jesus: “I was born and came into the world to testify to the truth. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is true.” . . . “I am the way, the truth, and the life. (John 18:37; 14:6)

And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8)