Hope for Far More {Scripture Image}
When you’re scared to get your hopes up, remember this truth about God’s power and goodness.
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This is Day 6 of Practicing Hope. It goes along with Day 5:
- When Hope Feels Dangerous
Why we should continue to practice hope, even when it feels dangerous.
Do you have a favorite scripture about hope? Please share in the comments.
Hi Lisa! I’m not a big fan of the Message paraphrase but this might be an exception. I like the way it reads and the message (no pun intended) it leaves. 🙂
Well, I’m certainly late to the hope party, Lisa, but it’s been one of those weeks, ya’ know?
February just begs for hope and you’re offering a bounty of it. What a grace gift …
One of my favorite verses about hope is Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” This is something I sometimes pray for people. It points us back to the source of hope and associates it with joy, peace, and faith.
The verse that first popped into my mind is 1 Corinthians 13:13; “And now these three remain; faith, hope and love…”