God of Hope

Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. (Ephesians 4:29)

The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words. (Proverbs 15:28)

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)

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)