God of Hope

Jesus: “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.” (Mark 10:14)

Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. (Proverbs 17:9)

What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord, whose people he has chosen as his inheritance. (Psalm 33:12)

Encourage those who are timid… For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (1 Thessalonians 5:14; 2 Timothy 1:7)

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)