God of Hope

But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession (2 Corinthians 2:14).

Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly (Psalm 5:3).

An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars (Proverbs 18:19). 

Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life . . . Keep the commandments and keep your life. (Proverbs 10:27; 19:16)

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).

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).

A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need . . . There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 17:17; 18:24)

Whoever learns from correction is wise . . . Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge. (Proverbs 15:5; 18:15)

Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it but receive it with thanks (1 Timothy 4:4).

Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before you (Proverbs 4:25).

The Lord said to Samuel, “. . . The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7).

Love is not jealous or . . .  rude. Love never gives up . . . and endures through every circumstance (1 Corinthians 13:4, 5, 7).