God of Hope

Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness. (2 Peter 1:5-6)

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28)

For everything there is a season . . . . A time to be born and a time to die. (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 2)

I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. (Philippians 4:11-12)

Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. (James 4:17) Those who are wise will find a time and a way to do what is right. (Ecclesiastes 8:5)

So be on your guard . . .  Stay alert and be clearheaded. (1 Thessalonians 5:6)

For the Lord disciplines those He loves, and He corrects each one He takes as His own. (Hebrews 12:6)

The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. . . The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking. (Proverbs 10:32; 15:28)

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. (Proverbs 27:17)

[W]hen troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. (James 1:2)

Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. (2 Corinthians 5:11)

Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. . . . And it is impossible to please God without faith. (Hebrews 11:1, 6)