God of Hope

Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold (Proverbs 22:1). 

You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).

The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking. . . . The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly (Proverbs 15:28; 16:13).

May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you. . . . Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord (Psalm 25:21; 119:1).

He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy (Acts 14:17).

Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity (Proverbs 21:5).

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. . . . And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:18; Ephesians 5:20).

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever (1 Chronicles 16:34).

And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God (Ecclesiastes 5:19).

I am writing these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray (1 John 2:16).

I know all the things you do. I have seen your love, your faith, your service, and your patient endurance. And I can see your constant improvement in all these things (Revelation 2:19).

Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. . . . By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen (Hebrews 11:1, 3).