This morning I am just grateful for renewed hope. When we encounter so many things in life over a period, it can be enough to make us want to lose sight of hope. But I am so thankful that God daily sends little glimmers of hope to keep us going whether it is through people we encounter, words we hear or read (especially in His Word), or a song we hear. Daily renewal of my hope keeps my faith growing strong for the various needs and desires in my life.
It may seem so corny to use right here (at least I used to think it was corny when I heard it)—but I feel it is appropriate to use Jesse Jackson’s old phrase here—“Keep hope alive.” Do not fault me; I was a child! J However, truly, writing this it hit me that if you/we do not seize the hope given to us daily it dies. Moreover, if that hope dies, so goes our ability see ourselves being victorious (faith). In addition, of course if we are not seeing it before we SEE IT, it cannot happen. On the other hand, I take that back because if you/we are seeing defeat… Yep, you guessed it! That is just what you will get in the natural. Keep hope alive! (Thanks Jesse Jackson J )
Now faith is the substance of things HOPED for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)
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