God of Hope

Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else (Galatians 6:4).

Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. . . . Those who trust the Lord will be joyful. (Proverbs 3:13; 16:20)

I am a friend to anyone who fears you, anyone who obeys your commandments (Psalm 119:63).

So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God (Romans 5:11).

For God says, “Indeed, the ‘right time’ is now. Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2).

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done (Philippians 4:6).

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior (Ephesians 4:31). So get rid of all evil behavior (1 Peter 2:1).

He chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders of the people. (Exodus 18:25)

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8)

Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else (1 Thessalonians 5:15).

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (Ephesians 4:29).

Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come (1 Timothy 4:8).