God of Hope

A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need (Proverbs 17:17).

Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge (Proverbs 18:15).

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him (Romans 12:1).

There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24).

Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible (Matthew 19:26).

This same Good News . . . is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives. (Colossians 1:6). 

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. (Ephesians 6:10-11)

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry (James 1:19).

Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep (Romans 30:5). Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. (Psalm 30:5)

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). 

Honesty guides good people . . . Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and a fool. (Proverbs 11:3; 19:1)

Live happily with the woman you love . . .  The wife God gives you is your reward for all your earthly toil (Ecclesiastes 9:9). Love keeps no record of being wronged (1 Corinthians 13:5).