God of Hope

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)

Now may the God of peace . . .  equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him. (Hebrews 13:20-21)

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father [who] . . . never changes or casts a shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? (Matthew 7:3)

Let love be your highest goal! (1 Corinthians 14:1)
Our goal is to please him. (2 Corinthians 5:9)

Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2)

I’m not going to continue knocking on that old door that doesn’t open for me.  (Ava DuVernay, American filmmaker)
Make the most of every opportunity. (Colossians 4:5)

I’m not going to continue knocking on that old door that doesn’t open for me.  (Ava DuVernay, American filmmaker)
Make the most of every opportunity. (Colossians 4:5)

For you [God] are the . . . light by which we see. (Psalm 36:9)
Jesus: “If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (John 8:12)