God of Hope

Young people who obey the law are wise…Whoever obeys the law is joyful. (Proverbs 28:7; 29:18)… Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice. (1 Samuel 15:22)

Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. (2 Timothy 2:25)

So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today… Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Matthew 6:34; Hebrews 13:8)

Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory. (Romans 15:7)

If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important… We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. (Galatians 6:3; Romans 15:2)

In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. (Romans 12:6a)

Give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. (Proverbs 30:8)

Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold… A good reputation is more valuable than costly perfume. (Proverbs 22:1; Ecclesiastes 7:1)

Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. (1 John 3:18)

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

So let it (faith) grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. (James 1:4)

The flowers are springing up, the season of singing birds has come, and the cooing of turtledoves fills the air. (Song of Solomon 2:12)