God of Hope

Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. Remember that nothing is certain in this life. (Ecclesiastes 7:14)

A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash… Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge. (Proverbs 15:14; 18:15)

God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who please him… Intelligent people are always ready to learn. (Ecclesiastes 2:26; Proverbs 18:15)

[There is] a time to be quiet and a time to speak. (Ecclesiastes 3:7)

Jesus: “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! (Matthew 5:43-44)

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)