And again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; the Gentiles will hope in him.” May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Rom. 15:12-13)
You may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit
God of Hope ~
– Lord, Oh, how I cling to the sound of that phrase.
You are my hope, my lifeline, my only salvation.
Yet why do I not live in that hope each day?
Why do I let the darkness of the world take over and cloud my sight?
Why do I think my own ego can handle my life?
Elusive joy withers in my hands as I struggle in a desolated desert. Your rich soil waits to nourish my roots if only I would trust You.
Come Holy Spirit ~
Pour your life-giving hope into my parched heart.
Your strength buoys my weak knees and cheerless heart.
Come Holy Spirit ~
Fill me with your joy and peace –
the only thing you ask in return is
my trust.
Lord of all hope, I anticipate your rising to rule all nations – all hearts.
Come quickly also to reign in my heart.
I long for You to produce within us, as only You can, Your fruits of joy and peace.
God of Hope ~ I yield myself into Your hands and trust You once again.
Hope is the theme of this season and I am seeing such a need to be reminded of it in my life and in others. Thanks for your comments
Life giving hope is what He is. Thanks Jeanie for this wonderful post.
Ahhh hope. We need it. What a gift! Thanks for this.