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Brothers, I don't regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do: forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 WEB.I was in a very da... -
For you don't delight in sacrifice, or else I would give it. You have no pleasure in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. O God, you will not despise a broken and contrite heart. Psalms 51:16'17 WEB.When I first came to the Lord, I was so zealous that I wanted to make up for ev...
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As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them. Luke 6:31 WEB.We had to park way out in the parking lot that day, and it was hot when we came out of the grocery store. There were no cart returns nearby, and I didn't really feel like taking the buggy all the way back to the building. I ...
Heads or Tails
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For we were saved in hope, but hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for that which he sees? But if we hope for that which we don't see, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:24-25 WEB.
"Oh, I just can't face tomorrow. I have a bad feeling about this." On and on we go, into a spiral of self-pity and hopelessness. Fear, anxiety, and depression begin to snowball around us, and it soon consumes us. Eventually, we have a complete lack of hope. Only bleak darkness is left.
Hope can be defined as expectation, trust, and confidence. Knowing that something good is coming your way. Fear can be defined as anxious, apprehensive, alarmed, or dread. Knowing that something terrible is coming your way.
Hope and fear are polar opposites, and you cannot live in one realm while walking in the other. A strange thing is that neither fear nor hope can be seen. Like the wind, both are invisible. It really takes just as much faith and energy to believe in one as it does the other. The difference is that one builds you up, while the other tears you down.
Don't waste your time and energy on fear. Channel it into hope. Instead of speaking about the bad thing that might happen, pray and talk about the good you would like to happen. Then act accordingly and wait for it to come to pass. God does hear our prayers. He is not deaf. We just have to learn to grow up a little and to trust Him along the way. He has got this. When this is over, and you are looking back, you will feel silly to have doubted Him. I always do.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for today, and I am looking forward in hope for what You are doing in my life. I know that You will see me through whatever I face. I look to You for my needs. My help comes from the Lord! I choose to trust in You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.' (Philippians 4:6-7) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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In Jesus name I ask this, Amen. My hope is in you ,oh Lord my God!
In Jesus Christ name, Amen! Wonderful post!
Amen
Amen Father my hope and faith is in You only
Amen. My Faith and Trust is in the Lord. Always and forever. Amen
Amen!!
We trust in you Jesus and our hope for all your glory.We love and worship you. Amen
It's a daily journey, no, more like an adventure, learning to trust you more. My hope is in you Lord all the day long. Thank you for never giving up on me. Amen, Lord Jesus, amen.
I put my trust in You! Thank You for always supplying my needs Father! Amen.
Amen brother, Amen. Thank you Pastor for today's devotion
Amen thank you for all you do for me Father my hope and trust is in you not me guide us into our destination and full fill your will in our lives, I love you in Jesus'name I pray amen.
Amen Good Morning Everyone
Good morning to all my brothers and sisters in Christ. Amen...
Amen. Just what I needed to hear today. THANK YOU!!!
God you are my hope. Thank you God. Amen
Heavenly Father You have done for me so many things while I still have hope in Your loving kindness, thank You for molding me to be as You wants me to be. I trust in You always and know that You are hearing my prayers, in Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. Glory be to God.
Great devotional Pastor, God bless you and Sylvia, Amen.
I choose to trust in You today, Lord. AMEN
I choose hope today! While things certainly do seem bad right now, my hope is in God not in man, my state or country, or even myself. I try my best to keep my focus on God and my eyes on Jesus. God can cause everything that happens for our good. What the devil means for bad God can use for good in our lives. There is always hope! Thank you, Lord, for giving me hope and a future and always being right beside me and for always loving me so much! Thank you, Pastor Dion for all you do for Refreshing Hope Ministries and always being so faithful to write these devotions for all of us. I look forward to these every day, and they are always uplifting!
Yes, amen Lord Jesus
Amen!
Amen and Amen! Praise the Lord most high, for He gave us a living hope!
Amen!