“Renew-Hope”

“But those who Hope in the Lord, will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

Meditation:

God is with us, He is Faithful, and we are safe, secure and confident in His hands…! The world we are living is a very scary place. There are so many atrocities that take place on a daily basis. It is understandable as to why one may find it hard to hold their head high and be bold in the face of opposition. Every day there is news of, Covid 19, war (the Russian invasion of Ukraine), murders, pains, sorrows, immigration, riots, violence, inflation on the rise daily, suffering, despair, and grief…! Not exactly Utopia but real non-the-less.

There are millions of Christians who are persecuted for their choice to stand up for the gospel. Institutions are trying to phase God out of the system. Christians are being prevented from speaking about their faith freely.

If you keep your eyes focused on the events in the world, you will be deeply discouraged, anxious, depressed…and it will be very hard for you to get out of this despair.

In Isaiah 40:31 God is reminding us that He is always with us-through the good times and through the tough times. We never have endured anything on our own. When we are in despair, God is there to comfort us, strengthen us, and help us in our time of need.

As His children there is no reason to fear. God is our God. He is for us. He stands with us through every challenge that we face. He holds us when we cry, and He Rejoices with us when we celebrate. He is ever-present in our lives. The Love of God is relentless.

When we are faced with opposition, we have no reason to fear because God is truly with us. He has gone before us and cleared a path for our lives. The challenges and obstacles we face should not be held with high regard because God is bigger than them.

In times where you feel afraid, find refuge in God’s arms. He is always ready to assure you. He is eager to comfort you. You can never go wrong with the Father’s Love. It will always be there as He watches over you, Guides you, Protects you…Loves you!

Prayer;

God, thank you for always being there for me at all times. Thank you for protecting me, providing for me, guiding me, and most of all comforting me when I am lost in the chaos of this world. Thank you! Heavenly Father! In Jesus’ name I pray, your will be done. AMEN!