And the Scriptures were written to teach
and encourage us by giving us hope.


God is the one who makes us patient and cheerful.
I pray that he will help you live at peace with each other,
as you follow Christ.


Romans 15:4-5 (CEV)

He will give eternal life to everyone

who has patiently done what is good

in the hope of receiving glory, honor, and life

that lasts forever.

Romans 2:7 (CEV)

All nations will place their hope in him.

Matthew 12:21 (CEV)

What David said are really the words of Jesus,
"I always see the Lord near me,
and I will not be afraid with him at my right side.
Because of this, my heart will be glad,
my words will be joyful, and I will live in hope.
The Lord won't leave me in the grave.
I am his holy one, and he won't let my body decay.
He has shown me the path to life,
and he makes me glad by being near me."


Act 2:25-28 (CEV)

Honor Christ

and let him be the Lord of your life.

Always be ready to give an answer

when someone asks you

about your hope.

1 Peter 3:15 (CEV)

Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

God is so good,

and by raising Jesus from death,

he has given us new life

and a hope that lives on.

1Peter 1:3 (CEV)