One of my favorite verses in the bible is on a scripture sign in our house and its reads...
"May the God of all Hope give you all the joy and peace.." Roman 15:13
I am reminded of this today as life hits me hard, my friends hard, my family, people I don't even know but a sudden death occurs, people in my small group, old friends, a church attender, a neighbor....well my list could go on and on.
I am reminded to today and deep within my heart that He is the God of all Hope and He is the only one who can give me complete joy and peace. So as I have many things on my heart....
my nanaw in the nursing home
my longing for a different pace of life in a different place to live
my longing to live near family
my friends hurt
my daughters safety and education
money
future
O and the many more that can flood this woman's heart quickly. I remember this verse. I remember that ALL this does matter to God. I remember that he wants me to serve others, love on others, encourage others so His joy is made complete in me. I am reminded to stay in His word, hide His words in my heart, tell Him my dreams, desires but ask Him to continue to use this body vessel for his kingdom.
I am reminded He never lets go and takes care of ALL my needs.
What joy I have in not only knowing that but believing it!
Thank you Jesus!
"May the God of all Hope give you all the joy and peace.." Roman 15:13
I am reminded of this today as life hits me hard, my friends hard, my family, people I don't even know but a sudden death occurs, people in my small group, old friends, a church attender, a neighbor....well my list could go on and on.
I am reminded to today and deep within my heart that He is the God of all Hope and He is the only one who can give me complete joy and peace. So as I have many things on my heart....
my nanaw in the nursing home
my longing for a different pace of life in a different place to live
my longing to live near family
my friends hurt
my daughters safety and education
money
future
O and the many more that can flood this woman's heart quickly. I remember this verse. I remember that ALL this does matter to God. I remember that he wants me to serve others, love on others, encourage others so His joy is made complete in me. I am reminded to stay in His word, hide His words in my heart, tell Him my dreams, desires but ask Him to continue to use this body vessel for his kingdom.
I am reminded He never lets go and takes care of ALL my needs.
What joy I have in not only knowing that but believing it!
Thank you Jesus!
2 comments:
Amen sistah!
Thanks for a word of encouragement today, Kara.
Love ya!
I read this the other day...during one of my melt-downs ;)...thank you for the encouraging words and the listening ear. I've written down the verse to put in my car & on my mirror. Often times it helps to be reminded of what we already know! Love you lady!!
Crystal
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