God of Hope

Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority. (Romans 13:7)

Don’t try to avoid doing your duty … Those who are wise will find a time and a way to do what is right. (Ecclesiastes 8:3, 5)

Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” (Mark 6:31)

We work, we play…we work, we play- but our spirits are neglected in the cycle. (William Wilberforce)
Be still, and know that I am God! (Psalm 46:10)

[Y]our comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. (Psalm 94:19)
[A]n encouraging word cheers a person up. (Proverbs 12:25)

Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. (Ephesians 4:29)

The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words. (Proverbs 15:28)

Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. (Romans 12:19)

There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. (1 Peter 1:6)

Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. (Proverbs 10:12)

When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away, but the godly have a lasting foundation. (Proverbs 10:25)

Jesus: “Now you are my friends . . .” (John 15:15)
“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.” (Revelation 3:20)