God of Hope

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death (2 Corinthians 7:10).

Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared (Proverbs 3:25-26).

Forgiveness isn’t something we do for others. We do it so we can get well and move on. (Dietrich Bonhoeffer, late German theologian)

A man who does not read has no advantage over a man who cannot read. (Samuel Clemens)

Don’t put it off; do it now! Don’t rest until you do (Proverbs 6:4).

When they were discouraged, I smiled at them. My look of approval was precious to them (Job 29:24).

Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. (Joshua J. Marine, author)

Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave . . . Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper (Proverbs 12:24; 13:4).

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance (Romans 5:3).

Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise (Proverbs 19:20).

May integrity and uprightness protect me because my hope, Lord, is in you (Psalm 25:21). Righteousness guards the person of integrity (Proverbs 13:6).

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7)