"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful."  (Hebrews 10:23)  The LORD is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him."    (Lam. 3:25) "I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior." (Micah 7:7) "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." (1 Peter 3:15)