I learned a lesson about waiting when hope is deferred this morning, on an ordinary walk with my dog. It’s based on the Bible verse below, and I pray it encourages you.
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When Hope Has a Different Look
Easter has a different look for all of us this year, in light of the pandemic. But you don’t have to give up hope even in these strange times. I have encouragement here for you today in God’s Word.
April 2020 Guest Post Sampler
Every month, I guest post at several popular sites. For your reading convenience, I’m gathering them into a April 2020 guest post sampler. Enjoy these previews of the posts, then click on the “read more” link.
When Life Beats You Down on All Sides
Is life beating you down in more than one area? I’ve been there before, and I’m learning much from the account of the widow of Zarephath in the Old Testament.
Turn to 1 Kings 17 to follow along with me today. It’s a short but powerful story that God has been repeating to me for the past few weeks. I want to share insights with you today to give you hope.
The Best Christian Meditation Verses on Hope
When we need hope, we can use Christian meditation to find a new focus. Our hope can be found in God alone, and his Word provides all the hope we need. When we look for hope in God’s Word, we can defeat doubt and discouragement.
Hope in God’s Word
Hope does not come naturally to me. I’ve struggled to find hope in hard times in the past. As a long-time victim of emotional abuse, hope seems particularly elusive to me. Yet God is calling me to focus on hope as I move forward on a healing path.