God of Hope

When God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work—this is a gift of God (Ecclesiastes 5:19).

So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom (Psalm 90:12).

Make it your ambition . . . to work with your hands. . . . If a man will not work, he shall not eat (1 Thessalonians 4:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:10).

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might (Ecclesiastes 9:10).

Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive (Titus 3:14).

For it is [God] who blesses you with bountiful harvests and gives you success in all your work (Deuteronomy 16:15).

Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper (Proverbs 13:4).

Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards (Proverbs 12:14).

Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave (Proverbs 12:24).

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others (1 Peter 4:10).

Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time (Prov 13:11).

One thing I do . . . I press on toward the goal to win the prize (Philippians 4:13-14).