hope

And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts, by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5:5

I keep running into this verse.  It came on a Christmas card a few weeks ago.  A friend handed it to me on a little note last week.  And I just came across it again while reading through a Christian parenting magazine.

It's a awesome piece of scripture.  Awesome and powerful. 

Because it reminds us who our Hope is in and therefore why, no matter what our current situation involves, we can live, joyfully and victoriously.  With Hope.

Hope in Jesus does not disappoint.

He is here.

Always.

His plans are perfect for our lives and for the lives of those we love.

All we have to do is trust in Him.

Living in such a broken world it is so easy to lose hope, to assume the worst, to expect disaster.

But God's word tells us otherwise.

God has blessed us with the Holy Spirit to comfort and encourage us.  To keep Hope alive in our hearts. 

May the hope, love, peace and joy of Jesus' sweet presence fill you and complete you today.