God of Hope

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)

Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up . . . The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense. (Proverbs 12:25; 27:9)

God is light . . .  (1 John 1:5)
Blessed are those who . . . walk in the light of your presence, Lord. (Psalm 89:15)

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” (John 11:25)

You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak . . . (James 1:19)
Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the one who is speaking. (Hebrews 12:25)

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed [changed] by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is. (Romans 12:2)

Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith. (Hebrews 13:7)

Don’t try to hide the truth. (Jeremiah 38:14)
Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. (Proverbs 12:19)

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. (Philippians 2:3-4)

King Solomon: “But as I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless—like chasing the wind. There was nothing really worthwhile anywhere.” (Ecclesiastes 2:11)
But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. (Galatians 6:8)

Judgment will again be founded on justice, and those with virtuous hearts will pursue it. (Psalm 94:15)
The virtuous think before they act. (Proverbs 21:29)

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)