HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT US

We face trials on a daily basis. Some days or weeks are worse than others. It seems that just when you feel like you've reached your end and can't handle anymore, there seems to be more. That was my week and I'm sure many others may feel the same way. "Where is God" we think secretly, even though we know His Word says He is with us all the time. "Why are these things happening", our reasons don't seem to satisfy us.

This week I had an encounter with a friend who shared a tragic situation with me. As I heard the story of fears, anger, disappointment I realized that I absolutely had no answers to give. All I could do was encourage my friend not to give up on God and His plan.
Hope is one of the strongest actions that I know. Hope drives us when there is nothing else to hang on to and it strengthens us for another day. Hope is the anchor of our soul, the voice of our prayers and the evidence of our faith.

I have always felt that there are answers to be sought, but I also believe that there are times when I must recognize God's sovereignty and find comfort in just trusting in Him sometimes must be enough. Letting my questions rest for the time being.

Just read this today which really encouraged me:

Hope doesn't disappoint us (Romans 5:5)

Bow in prayer. Don't ask questions: Wait for hope to appear. (Lamentations 3:29)

Though he slay me, I will hope in Him; yet I will argue my ways to His face. (Job 13:15)

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ENOUGH

Lord please can You tell me this
The BEST You had, did i miss
To hear Ur voice & follow Ur plan
Or do everything i possibly can

Lord could U kindly bring me back
Coz Your tender mercy now i lack
Could You just cure my blindness
In Your deepest loving kindness

Lord help me see You clear
To reject every doubt and fear
To know Your will for my life
To shun my own mind at strife

Lord the desire of my heart
Is to tune with U in every part
To know u more than before
Is this IT or is there MORE?

Lord I realized what i need
Take my hand & kindly lead
Though the path is quite tough
You are more than ENOUGH

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HOW TO BEGIN THE DAY

As you woke up this morning, what was the first thing that went through your mind? Did you wake up with a song of praise on your lips?

When we start the day in worship, we start the day connected to Almighty God. When we live a lifestyle of praise, it shows that our faith is constantly in Him. We make glorifying God a priority. It’s not secondary, “Oh, if I have time.” No, you’re always talking about God’s goodness. You’re constantly telling your friends how God has blessed you. In your car, you’re singing songs of praise. At the office, under your breath, you’re thanking God for His favor. You get up in the morning and say, “God, I love You today. I praise You today. Thank You for another beautiful day.” Then, when you go to bed at night, you bless Him for His faithfulness!

Friend, when you have the high praises of God coming out of your mouth, the scripture says Almighty God will go to war against your enemies. Praise precedes the victory, so start the day right and live a lifestyle of praise!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Let the saints be joyful in glory; let them sing aloud on their beds”
(Psalm 149:5, NKJV)

A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, thank You for Your good and precious promises to me! I choose to receive Your goodness by faith and sing a song of praise to You. I commit the day to You and make praising You a priority. Thank You for working on my behalf in Jesus’ name. Amen.

— Joel &Victoria Osteen

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