Got Hope?

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Are you living a life of hope today, right now, this minute? 

What thoughts have gone through your mind today? Are they hope-filled or hope-less? 

Webster’s dictionary defines hope as “the feeling that what is wanted can be had and that things will turn out for the best, (v) to look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence.”

A hope-filled thought is knowing that things will turn out for the best. A hopeless thought is believing the worst about a situation.

I often hear these expressions: “I hope my marriage will last.”“I hope my kids will be happy.”“I hope I have enough money.”“I hope my business will be successful.”

Are you relying on yourself or others for hope? 

We can’t “hope” things in to existence. Misplaced hope is placing hope in ourselves, our abilities, our situation or circumstance. As Christ followers, our hope is in Him.

You won’t hear a lot about hope on the evening news or in your daily newspaper. Placing your hope in the things of this world is a mistake and will only lead to disappointment and discouragement. 

Hopelessness is in the world, but our hope is in God. 

Let's begin to put all of our hope in the Lord and believe that He can do what He says He can do.

But now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You. 

Psalm 39:7

For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees?  But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. Romans 8:24-25

Pray: Dear Lord, show me if I am placing my hope in myself or my circumstances. Help me to see Your Hope in every situation. I place my hope in You!

Take action: Determine to place all hope in Jesus Christ. Be aware of hopeless thoughts or words and immediately retract them! 

Blessings,

Sherry

Iced Vanilla Latte

Mix 1/2 cup Vanilla syrup,

1/2 cup strong coffee

1 cup Milk or cream

Pour over ice and enjoy.

This drink can also be blended for a tasty latte slush.

Sherry Poundstone is a national conference speaker, author and radio host of Coffee and the Word with Sherry. She serves as National Director of Speaker Development for The Woman 2 Woman Ministry.God has allowed Sherry to touch the lives of hundreds of women through conference speaking, bible studies, radio and mentoring. She is the author of Becoming a Woman of Character and Becoming a Woman of Power with God.  She is an ordained minister and founder of Sherry Poundstone Ministries. Visit Sherry's Website