Happy New Year Balanced Life Family,
Well, it’s a new year and many people are saying “I hope this year will be better than last year. Hope is a feeling of expectation, desire or trust. The Bible tells us that hope is the anchor for the soul. So we need hope to encourage us to go on. No one feels like going on when things seem hopeless. What is important is to know what to build your hope on.
We have witnessed some events that really seem hopeless. Our nation is presently in turmoil, the whole world is suffering due to the covet virus and many people are acting like black lives don’t matter. Yes, there are a multitude of problems in the world, but there’s hope. We must remember not to focus on our problems, focus on our promises. What promises? The promises found in the Word of God. God’s Word is the absolute authority and it doesn’t lie.
God promised to protect us and provide for us. (Psalm 34:19) He promised to give us peace. (Philippians 4:7) He’ll never leave us or forsake us. (Hebrews 13:5) He’s our present help in the time of trouble. (Psalm 46:1) These are more than just quotes from the Bible, they’re promises. When you belong to God, you are his responsibility. That’s great to know because you can depend on him. His promises don’t fail so your hope is sure.
Wow! It makes me happy to simply think on his promises. Yes, these are some unprecedented times. Yes, we’re going to face all sorts of problems on life’s journey, and it’s definitely a journey. But the people of God have hope because we are never alone. God will not abandon us. Cling to your hope! God WILL come through.
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