God of Hope

Satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones. May their children have plenty, leaving an inheritance for their descendants (Psalm 17:14).

Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city (Proverbs 16:32). So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control (1 Peter 1:13).

Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts. (1 Thessalonians 2:4b) 

Make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose (Philippians 2:2).

Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions (Proverbs 18:2).

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding . . .. He sets the standards for fairness (Proverbs 2:6; 16:11b)

Cast down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God and bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5 paraphrase).

The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends (Proverbs 11:30)

Jesus: “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest . . .. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls (Matthew 11:28-29) 

They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor (Psalm 112:9).

The LORD tested Israel as he led them through the wilderness . . . testing them to prove their character (Deuteronomy 8:2 paraphrased).  Endurance develops strength of character (Romans 5:4).

The Lord has made everything for his own purposes (Proverbs 16:4). This message shows that God chooses people according to his own purposes (Romans 9:11).