Day 12: Micah 7:7  “But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.” As I read this verse, it hit me: hoping in God is a choice—an intentional one.  Let’s talk about choices. When you are offered a ride to town, you … Read more 21 Days of Hope – Day 12

Day 11: Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” I have read “The Hiding Place” by Corrie Ten Boom many times, and what strikes me every time I … Read more 21 Days of Hope – Day 11

Day 10: Psalm 130:5 “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.” When I was in campus, we were led to believe that the Lord spoke only in certain ways: visions, dreams, and through people. We were also told that the best way to hear God … Read more 21 Days of Hope – Day 10

Day 9: Psalm 71:14 “As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.” I think David was a man of great faith. He went through so much before He became king, and even as king, he faced challenges—some very painful, especially within his family. Yet from his youth, he … Read more 21 Days of Hope – Day 9

Day 8: Jeremiah 17:7 “But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.” (NLT)  Blessed—such a beautiful yet elusive word. True blessing from the Lord is both simple and difficult to obtain, unless you: Trusting in the Lord is something we all say we do. But … Read more 21 Days of Hope – Day 8

Day 7: Romans 15:13  “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” (NLT) What a powerful verse! First of all, God is the source of true hope. He … Read more 21 Days of Hope – Day 7

Day 6: Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” As I thought about this verse, I remembered something that happened a few years ago. A dear friend passed away after bravely battling an illness, and it was devastating to all who knew her. She loved … Read more 21 Days of Hope – Day 6

Day 5: Psalm 147:11  “But the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.” This evening, I was listening to a sermon on the story of Hannah, which highlighted how difficult her situation was. She was Elkanah’s first wife, but sadly she was unable to bear him … Read more 21 Days of Hope – Day 5

Day 3: Lamentations 3:24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” (ESV) Last year, my friend lost her mum. It was a very painful time for her, especially because she had cared for her so faithfully for several months. The loss hit her hard. I could hear it … Read more 21 Days of Hope – Day 3