Psalm 33:18 But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His unfailing love….
I can endure a lot as long as I can hold on to hope—hope that God is who He says He is, hope that He will do what He says He will—never leave me, never forsake me, use all things for my good and His glory. Hope also allows me to break the worldly narrative that life is all about me and infuse it with a truth that is so much bigger and more worthy—life is about God and His kingdom work.
Psalm 33:20 We wait in hope for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.
The nature of hope is fragile in that it can seem so fleeting and fickle. I choose to try to be mindful of the little everyday moments of God’s presence and provision in my life, to magnify those moments in praise to God. The ability to see His faithfulness and to thank Him with my praise gives me hope.
Psalm 33:21 In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for the hope that can only come from You. Thank You that hope begets hope and praise begets praise. The more we seek Your presence, Your hope, the more we see it. The more we praise You, the more grateful we become. Help us to be an extension of Your hope to others—in our words, actions, and deeds. Help us to shine Your light. Amen.
Psalm 33:22 May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we put our hope in You.
Have a blessed day.