God of Hope

It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones (Psalm 127:2).

Those who use the things of the world should not become attached to them. For this world as we know it will soon pass away. (1 Corinthians 7:31)

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another (1 Peter 4:10).

When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, . . .. Keep all the promises you make to him (Ecclesiastes 5:4)

For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven . . .. Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time…Those who are wise will find a time and a way to do what is right. (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11; 8:5)

When a crime is not punished quickly, people feel it is safe to do wrong (Ecclesiastes 8:11)

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

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think (Romans 12:2).

Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more…Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge. (Proverbs 9:9; 18:15) 

Come and listen to my counsel. I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise (Proverbs 1:23).

Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy . . .. The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense (Proverbs 27:6, 9)

The world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions…And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever (1 John 2:16-17).