Our Hope!

There are many sources of hope, or at least that is what the wisdom of the world tells us. We can hope in our job, our husband, our abilities and our friends.

There are many sources of struggles too. It could be an illness that brings fear and anxiety. Or perhaps financial pressures cause you to wonder how you will ever make ends meet. And one that I think that may cause the deepest hurt and sense of hopelessness is when those you thought you could trust turn on or abandon you during these times of struggle.  Finances, family, friends, health and other endeavors all can be fleeting and disappointing.

Where can you turn for hope and security?

Far too often we unintentionally get wrapped up in caring for others and ourselves to the detriment of our relationship with the One who will never let us down. Whether it is consciously or unconsciously we are placing our hope in the people and things we believe we can control and count on. We are in a constant state of motion. And then….

it all comes tumbling down –  you are left feeling hopeless and alone.  But GOD is still there. He has never left.  He never will.  GOD is your source of true and lasting hope. Hope for your daily needs. Hope for healing of your broken heart and broken relationships. Hope for physical healing and strength to take on another day. Hope for wisdom to make the right choices in days to come.

Have an open and honest conversation with God. Yes I said conversation. Make your petitions to Him, tell him about your hurts.  Give Him an opportunity to speak. Don’t stop there. Devour God’s word. You will soon gain a clear perspective of His reality.

 Psalm 33:22 “Let your unfailing love surround us, LORD, for our hope is in you alone.” The image that this verse brings to mind is so reassuring. In order for you and I to experience the unfailing love we must do according to verse 18 of this Psalm.  “But the LORD watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love.”  Our action, our part, is to fear Him and to rely on Him.  Meditate on Psalm 33: 18-22. Find your hope in God, rely on his unfailing love. You will find your hope for today and all your days yet to come.

Is it ever difficult for you to “rely” on the Lord?  I would love to hear your comments here or meet me in the forum and share your heart privately!

Hopeful, Donna!