Romans 15:13
Romans 15:13
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Think about the joy you experience when you master something for the first time. Maybe you've learned a foreign language well enough to communicate with native speakers. Or you put in mile after mile and finally crossed the finish line of a marathon. It could also be that you worked for years to earn your college degree and finally stood on that stage receiving your diploma. Despite all the emotions, joy always comes first. We tend to make the mistake of seeking joy outside of God. When we value ourselves by the opinions of others, our salary, or our social status, we miss out on real joy. We miss the joy in the journey, the joy of discovery, the joy of a heart open to God. All good things come from God, and he rejoices in all good things. He's the only one who can bring us true joy, peace, and hope. It is important to note that this impartation of hope requires the power of the Holy Spirit, who makes this hope transfer possible. Whatever you're going through today, trust in the Lord and ask the Spirit to give you hope!
Ephesians 6:18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Psalm 43:5
For I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.
Psalm 130:5
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.
Psalms 34:5
They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.