God of Hope

Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you Luke 6:37).

Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall (Proverbs 16:18). 

When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him (Ecclesiastes 5:4).

For [God] gets their attention through adversity (Job 36:15). Trusting the Lord leads to prosperity (Proverbs 28:25).

If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously (Romans 12:80

Yes, there will be an abundance of flowers and singing and joy! The deserts will become as green as the mountains of Lebanon, as lovely as Mount Carmel or the plain of Sharon. There the Lord will display his glory, the splendor of our God. (Isaiah 35:2)

“I know all the things you do. I have seen your love, your faith, your service, and your patient endurance. And I can see your constant improvement in all these things” (Revelation 2:19).

But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession (2 Corinthians 2:14).

Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly (Psalm 5:3).

An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars (Proverbs 18:19). 

Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life . . . Keep the commandments and keep your life. (Proverbs 10:27; 19:16)

Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord (Romans 12:19).