Psalms 34:5
Psalms 34:5
They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
Putting our trust in the Lord not only changes our hearts but also changes the way we look. Instead of despair and hopelessness, there is peace and joy. This is because we don't look at our circumstances but rather look to Him in every circumstance. And when we look to the Lord, we will be lightened, radiant with joy, and our faces will never be shamed. When we spend time with God, letting the Holy Spirit work in our lives, we can't help but radiate joy, hope, and acceptance. Because of His forgiveness and love for us, we do not have to feel ashamed of our sins. The light of His love will remove any shadows that cloud our expressions when we look to Him for help. Do not be ashamed or guilty about taking time to be still in the Lord's presence. As we seek His face, we will find all that we have longed for - our hope, our strength, our security, our light, and our salvation.
1 Peter 1:13
Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Psalms 39:7
And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
Romans 5:4
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
Psalms 42:5
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.