God of Hope

The hopes of the godly will be granted . . . The hopes of the godly result in happiness (Proverbs 10:24, 28).

So, get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech (1 Peter 2:1).

Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth (2 Timothy 2:25).

Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge. (Proverbs 18:15)

Make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others (Colossians 3:13).

The words of the godly encourage many . . . Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them (Proverbs 10:21; Ephesians 4:29)

Someone is watching you closely, you know— Someone not impressed with weak excuses (Proverbs 24:12, The Message).

No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead (Philippians 3:13).

For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged (Matthew 7:2).

The godly give good advice to their friends . . . Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy. (Proverbs 12:26; 27:6)

God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad (Ecclesiastes 12:14).

Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth (1 Timothy 6:6). I have learned how to be content with whatever I have (Philippians 4:11).