It's a tad late to wish a Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily. I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
I love coffee. Any flavor and any time. How about you? There is nothing any better to me that sitting down with a cup of coffee and God's Word. Just sort of goes hand in hand for me. I love this dishtowel that my friend Vicky made for me for Christmas. It hangs on my stove front for me to see every morning.
This is so true for me! I need a little bit of coffee but I sure need a A WHOLE LOT OF JESUS! Without Him I can assure you I would be nothing!
As I have been preparing for my Bible Study class the phrases "Hopelessness" came to mind in a whole new light it seemed. There are people in our midst daily that feel hopeless. Hopeless when the doctor says, "We have done all that we can do". Hopeless when there is not enough money to carry them to the next pay day. Hopeless when they continue to battle the raging sea of addiction. Hopeless when their spouse walks out on them. Hopeless when their child walks away from God. Hopeless when they feel that no one truly cares. The continued saga of Hopelessness will forever be a tool in the hands of Satan.
But there is HOPE!
There is Hope in a God that loves us more than we can begin to fathom. There is Hope that no matter what we will face tomorrow that our Lord has already went before us. There is Hope that He is the great physician and He still HEALS today. There is Hope that there is never a step that we take that our Savior is not walking with us. There is Hope that He will never leave us nor forsake us. He is so faithful to us....even when we are not faithful! Our Hope is in HIM and HIM alone. Man will let you down. God will pick you up!
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:5
As I have been preparing for my Bible Study class the phrases "Hopelessness" came to mind in a whole new light it seemed. There are people in our midst daily that feel hopeless. Hopeless when the doctor says, "We have done all that we can do". Hopeless when there is not enough money to carry them to the next pay day. Hopeless when they continue to battle the raging sea of addiction. Hopeless when their spouse walks out on them. Hopeless when their child walks away from God. Hopeless when they feel that no one truly cares. The continued saga of Hopelessness will forever be a tool in the hands of Satan.
But there is HOPE!
There is Hope in a God that loves us more than we can begin to fathom. There is Hope that no matter what we will face tomorrow that our Lord has already went before us. There is Hope that He is the great physician and He still HEALS today. There is Hope that there is never a step that we take that our Savior is not walking with us. There is Hope that He will never leave us nor forsake us. He is so faithful to us....even when we are not faithful! Our Hope is in HIM and HIM alone. Man will let you down. God will pick you up!
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:5
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
He gives us the hope that nothing else can offer. No matter what I might face, I know that he is my strength and refuge. That life is just a moment, that someday all of these struggles will be over, that someday we will be rejoicing before the throne. We have hope!
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Hi Cindy, enjoyed your message. It's wonderful to have HOPE in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteGod truly does give us hope Cindy. Without hope where would we be? Thanks for this post. Touched my heart this morning. LOVE the dishtowel by the way!
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You know I love this post, right?!? And, you know exactly why, right?!?!? ;-) I adore that dishtowel!!! I need a whole lot of Jesus every single minute!!! HOPE you have a great day, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Cindy! Love this word - HOPE!It was my word for 2013 when I was navigating a very stressful year full of changes and transitions - and doing so seemingly in the dark! Hope in God was my anchor when I did not know where I was drifting to. This is such a simple truth - but oh so difficult to grasp when the fog settles in and makes the seeing hard. But, that's FAITH -
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Kathy
What a thoughtful perfect gift, Cindy. Great post. I know I need Jesus too or I wouldn't have anybody to talk to every night before I go to bed. I love your tea set.......Christine
ReplyDeleteCindy, I need a whole lot of Jesus too! It breaks my heart that there are so many people that do feel hopeless. If only they could embrace the love of Jesus! Funny thing, Even though my blog is Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson, I am not a coffee drinker. Love the smell of it brewing. Does that count? lol!
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Jann