1) Romans 15:13 (NIV)

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Hope isn’t self-made; it’s Spirit-given. As we trust Him, God fills us with joy and peace until hope overflows.

2) Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV)

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

No matter how hard yesterday was, mercy meets you fresh today. His faithfulness renews our hope daily.

3) Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

When the future feels uncertain, remember: God’s plans are purposeful and good. That truth anchors real hope.

4) Psalm 33:20–22 (NIV)

“We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.”

Hope often looks like faithful waiting. While we wait, He protects, sustains, and surrounds us with steadfast love.

5) 1 Peter 1:3 (NIV)

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

Our hope is alive because Jesus lives. It’s not wishful thinking—it's anchored in the resurrection.

Holding on to Hope

Hope is more than optimism—it’s a confident expectation in God’s promises. When life feels heavy, remember that your hope is rooted in a faithful God who never changes. His love, mercy, and power are more than enough to carry you through the hardest seasons. May these scriptures strengthen your heart today and remind you that no matter how dark it gets, there is always hope in Christ.