Without hope, most of us would succumb to the pressures that come in this life and just quit.
But having hope – that there is something better ahead, that there’s good here in the difficulty; a silver lining perhaps – that helps us to endure all the hard things up to its end.
See, long-lasting does not mean lasting-forever, there is an end. Having a perspective that looks for goodness in the hard allows us to get glimpses of the good God that is up to and that gives us hope to persevere.
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Peaceful thoughts in quietness and trust
Self-control is required for peace. I am reminded this week about the connection between peace and self-control, especially with regards to my thoughts. As an introvert, and highly sensitive person,…
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Let Him love you more
In the waiting, He is revealing to me His great love. He fights for, defends, and advocates for me. This is something that I am unaccustomed to and I’m still…
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Wait eagerly and patiently
What hardship are you experiencing? we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. Romans 8:17 I seem to talk about suffering a lot. The…
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Yielded to interruptions
“Holy Spirit, interrupt my life…” she said. Well… all I can say now is be careful what you pray for! There were many interruptions since this prayer and I touched…
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Hope in the Light
I thought I was done with learning about “light” but here we are. I’m still learning to embrace suffering in all its forms. My instinct during difficulty is to try…
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Working and waiting
His will, His ways, His strength, His glory… I’m thankful that our God is always working because, some days, I just can’t. I hit a wall of fatigue this week…