Archive for the ‘ Hope ’ Category

VerseD: Galatians 2:20

‭I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:20, CSB‬

How can we go on loving our sin when Christ died for those sins and now lives in us? Let us cling to our Savior and seek His love and grace in every area of our lives.

VerseD: Micah 7:18

‭Who is a God like you, forgiving iniquity and passing over rebellion for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not hold on to his anger forever because he delights in faithful love.

Micah‬ ‭7:18‬, ‭CSB‬

Our God let us make choices that often are not good and cause problems, to rebel against Him. But Jesus came to live, die, and rise again to life for our forgiveness and hope, if we believe.

VerseD: Luke 12:15

And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

Luke‬ ‭12:15‬, ‭ESV‬

Life can be difficult, especially when we focus having what others have. Instead, let’s encourage to remember that we have been given the greatest treasure – Christ – who is coming back for us.

VerseD: Mark 13:33

Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come.

Mark‬ ‭13:33‬, ‭ESV‬

Life can be hard, but we encourage each other with the hope that Christ is coming back and can come at any time.

VerseD: Luke 18:1

And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.

Luke‬ ‭18:1‬, ‭ESV‬

Jesus reminds us that life is hard, and when we don’t see the response we wanted or it doesn’t come fast enough, hang in there. Keep praying. The Holy Spirit will also give us strength, wisdom, and help with our prayers.

VerseD: Romans 8:26

Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.

Romans‬ ‭8:26‬, ‭ESV‬

Life gets hard for many reasons, and sometimes it is too much. Yet God helps us, because He loves in the believer by the Holy Spirit, so we can trust that God knows our needs and helps us pray even when we feel like we can’t.

VerseD: Philippians 4:6-7

Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians‬ ‭4:6‭-‬7‬, ‭CSB‬

We encourage each other through all areas of life, especially when life gets hard. Therefore, we pray together and lift up our cares to God in prayer to find His wisdom.and even peace.

VerseD: Deuteronomy 7:9

Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations

Deuteronomy‬ ‭7:9‬, ‭ESV‬

There is one God, and He alone is our Creator, standard of goodness and love, and hope for eternal life.

VerseD: Isaiah 12:2

‭“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”

Isaiah‬ ‭12:2‬, ‭ESV‬

God alone is our salvation and hope, sticking closer than a friend and filling us eith His power and strength.

VerseD: Psalm 46:1

‭God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm‬ ‭46:1‬, ‭ESV‬

God alone is our hope and greatest help. He is nearer than we realize, always able to help, even if we don’t realize it.