Don't Lose Hope
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Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31: 24
Hi Friends,
Hope can be a powerful word. Sadly, the phrase “I hope ….” has come to mean little more than a wish. Do any of these sound familiar? “I hope I get a puppy for Christmas.”, “ I hope the car will start in the morning.”, and my personal favorite. “I hope I will dance at my grandchildren’s weddings”. I don’t have grandchildren yet, but I hope. 😊
There is nothing wrong with hoping that something will or will not happen. However, the Hope that is an “anchor to our soul” is trust in God himself. This is a hope that will not disappoint. The character of God is holy and He does not lie, therefore His promises in the Bible are trustworthy.
The bible doesn’t promise that we will not have storms in life, but God promises to be with us always. (Matthew 28:20) The bible doesn’t say that we will be wealthy, but it does promise that a righteous man’s children will not beg for bread. (Psalm 37:25) The bible doesn’t say bad things won’t happen to good people, but it promises that God will work all things for the good of those that love him and are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
My favorite promise is Philippians 4:6-7.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
My prayer for you is that as you read the verses below, your faith in the One who is faithful will be strengthened.
May your soul be forever anchored in the Hope that never disappoints.
Much blessings! Lindy
Leave a comment, I would love to hear how your faith has been your anchor.
Verses of Hope
Put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love, and with him is full redemption. Psalm 130: 7
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them - the Lord, who remains faithful forever. Psalm 146: 5-6
Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 24:14
The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love. Psalm 33: 18
May your unfailing love rest upon us, oh Lord, even as you put our hope in you. Psalm 33: 22
I wait for you, oh Lord; You will answer, oh Lord my God. Psalm 38: 15
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40: 31
Why are you downcast, or my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior, and my God. Psalm 43: 5
For you have been my hope, oh sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth. Psalm 71: 5
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15: 35
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loves us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good Hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. 2 Thessalonians 2: 16-17