God of Hope

Forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us (Matthew 6:12).

Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise (Philippians 4:8). Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking (Colossians 2:8).

And don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil (Ephesians 4:26-27).

Jesus replied, “You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote, ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me’” (Mark 7:6).

Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce (Proverbs 3:9).

If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom (James 3:13).

So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them (Genesis 1:27).

Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them (Proverbs 13:24).

Honor your father and mother. This is the first commandment with a promise (Ephesians 6:2).

Always be eager to practice hospitality (Romans 12:13). Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! (Hebrews 13:2)

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

I focus on this one thing: . . .   I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God . . .  is calling us (Philippians 3:13-14).