The rainbow after a storm. A baby’s cry after the
pain of childbirth. The first real smile after a time of mourning. Healing
after a battle with cancer. The unexpected hope of Jesus. Life is full of
surprises and miracles. Are you looking up with hope?
I have
watched Jesus work through times of depression, hopelessness, grief, loneliness
and despair. I have witnessed a deep and abiding joy in the lives of Christians
through the difficulties of life. The
unexpected hope of heaven is just beyond the earth. The unexpected love of a
Savior. I pray we will witness the transformation of those we love as they find faith in the glory and light of life with Jesus. He changes everything.
…to
bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They shall be called
oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.
Isaiah 61;3
Allow
Jesus to bring beauty out of ashes. Praise Him even in the pits of despair. He will
turn your suffering into hope and bring joy after your mourning. The unexpected
hope of Jesus. He will lift you up.
Humble
yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due
time. 1 Peter 5:6
Jesus,
Bring unexpected hope to those in need. You will
lift us up when we need it most. We place our hearts and our hope with you
forever.
Amen
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