Is there any Hope?

How many times have you heard those words? I have a friend who is dying- Is there any hope? Someone I love is caught in what seems to be an inescapable trap- Is there any hope? My own mind runs after unspeakable ugliness- Is there any hope? I have reverted back to nail biting- Is there any hope? I have a friend whose marriage has come apart at the seams- Is there any hope?

Is there any hope that any of these things can be fixed?

Any hope they can be resolved in a way that suits me?

Ah, now that last question- that's the sticky one.

Isaiah 40:31 Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

Notice it did not say those who hope in the Lord will have their way.

It's time for a change-

It's time for me to stop hoping for God to do what I want-

It's time for me to start placing my hope in God Himself-

That is my part- It is an act of my own will.

To place my hope in His Goodness, Love and Power.

He is Good- He does Love me- He is Able.

It is for me to decide to live in that- minute by minute.

Psalm 147:11 The Lord delights in those who take Him seriously, those who put their Hope in His Unfailing Love.

Holy Spirit of the Living God- Fill me with Hope- Move in my own Spirit to take hold of the the Reality of Hope in You. Move in my own spirit to Trust You. Move in my own spirit to grow in Love for You. Thank You Lord Jesus for the Hope You have given us all in Your Resurrection. Because of the Hope I have in You, Today I will be Hopeful- Strength renewed- Full of the Life You have won for me. All praise honor and glory be to You Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Amen

Alright then........ So what adventures do you have in mind for today Lord?

Let's go see!