When I think back to my childhood I remember being excited for my future. I had a hope chest and I don’t recall where the idea came from, but I’m sure it had to be my mom because she would take me shopping and let me buy little things to put in it.
Now as a grown woman, I am excited for my future! I have a hope chest within my heart and I fill it with treasures from God’s word. When He gives me a word to encourage me and others, I deposit it deep in my heart believing that He will bring it to pass. He has proved Himself faithful to me in the past so I know without a shadow of a doubt, He means what He says and won’t let me down. Just yesterday I had mentioned to someone of the hope that I have and they were encouraged. When I arrived home it was quite late but God’s river stirred within my heart and these words overflowed from my heart and I recorded them to keep buried in my heart and share with you today…
“HOPE is the handle God gives you to hold on to Him and His promises and it’s impossible to lose your grip as you take firm hold and not let go!
HOPE keeps you motivated because the Holy Spirit is your motivator, He keeps hope alive and it burns deep within you causing you to move forward with boldness leaving all doubt and fears behind!
HOPE keeps you happy, because there is a knowing within you all God says, shall come to pass, how can you not be happy when you trust Him to come through for you. He won’t let you down!
HOPE enlightens your eyes to see further, your mind to think deeper and your heart to love God beyond what you ever thought possible!
Godly Hope is planted by God and no one or nothing can remove it. Let hope take away all fear, for with hope you walk by faith!
HOPE is like a fire ignited by God that no man can put out…HOPE holds promise!…HOPE & FAITH go hand in hand!
Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him. Hebrews 11 verses 1, 6 Therefore do not cast away your confidence which has great reward. For you have need of endurance that after you have done the will of God you shall receive the promise. Hebrews 10 verse 35
The vision is yet for an appointed time and in its season it shall blossom into full fruition, for it is appointed by God. Habakkuk 2 verse 3. Wait for it!
Nothing can be added to it, nothing can be taken away from it. God prepares you for it, He stretches your character and strengthens your heart through difficulties and disappointment, so you will be ready for His appointment. You are destined for greatness, so He may be glorified, nothing more or nothing less, and all you have to do is listen to His instruction and follow His direction. Proverbs 8 verses 33-35.
It takes determination with discipline to reach your destination!
Don’t slack off but keep moving and working diligently for it to be fulfilled in your life. There is no time to waste, but keep on keeping on so you may reap with joy the everlasting benefits. Psalm 126
They that sow tears shall reap in joy. If you have sown many tears through difficult times, then be ready to reap the harvest that will flourish with great joy. There is no need to wallow in your misery, but remember His mercies are new every morning, great is His faithfulness and He will not abandon you. So stand up and be strong for your day is coming soon. Keep holding on to hope and don’t let go. God keeps His promises and He won’t disappoint you…”
I pray this word will encourage you and bring your mind to the place of great expectations!! Nothing is impossible with God, He is above all your worries and fear and will do greater than you could ever ask or think. Simply trust Him and He will lead you step by step, for there’s hope for your future. Jeremiah 29 verse 11.
El Shaddai is one of the names of God that means He is faithful Almighty God who keeps His promise, even when what He has promised seems impossible. So don’t give up believing!
My prayer for you today is that our God of all hope, fills you with joy and peace as you believe in Him, so you may overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Love, prayers and many blessings, Jan (Lollita Faith)
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