Real Talk About Relationships
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 4: Psalm 33:22 “Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone.” (NLT) Today has been one of those days when hope seems to be a little farther away than usual. I have prayed, trusted, sought the Lord, listened keenly, and obeyed, yet the situation remains unchanged. It’s in … Read more 21 Days of Hope – Day 4
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
Day 2: Psalm 119:114 “You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.” Let’s think about what hope is for a minute. I would define it as having something to look forward to. For example, a child looks forward to their birthday, hoping to get a birthday cake and … Read more 21 Days of Hope – Day 2
Day 1: Psalm 39:7 “But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.” David was not happy. He had tough questions for God. There were things about life that he could not understand. He struggled to keep quiet, yet his inner anguish increased, and his heart grew hot within him. David … Read more 21 Days of Hope
Even in the shadows… He is there. The phone rang, for the fifth time that day. The news was not encouraging, And all we could do was listen, And wait. What a season that was, It seemed like there were shadows everywhere. Every night I would ask myself, Where is God, In the shadows? … Read more In the Shadows
With all that is going on around us, it is easy to lose hope! Psalm 43:5 “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. (NIV) The news report came in, And I listened keenly, hoping for the … Read more Is There Hope?