God of Hope

Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:15)

Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. (Ephesians 5:6)

But the words you speak come from the heart—that’s what defiles you. (Matthew 15:18)

Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Philippians 4:8)

You must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness. (Colossians 3:12)
Be kind to each other. (Ephesians 4:32)
And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. (Romans 12:8)

Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. (Proverbs 18:2)
Am I expressing merely a human opinion, or does the [truth] say the same thing? (1 Corinthians 9:8 paraphrase)

You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. (2 Corinthians 9:11)

Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. (Proverbs 16:24)

Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness! (Ecclesiastes 5:10)

So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic . . . . For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you. (Deuteronomy 31:16)

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7)

Truthful words stand the test of time. . . . Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment. (Proverbs 12:19; 23:23)