HOPE

Hang Onto Possible Endings

Is there Hope for Foster Care?

Lord, we come to You in hope, believing You are who You say You are. You are for us. You are good. You are enough. Today we ask for Your presence to be made known throughout the foster care system. For the children, we pray for peace, rest, and ... continue reading...

Parents Need Hope

Abba Father, You invite us to call you Daddy. Thank you for entering into a personal, unconditional loving relationship with us through Jesus. You are the perfect parent and yet Your children are far from perfect. Help us to hang onto hope for raising our children. Please forgive us when we leave You out of our parenting; striving to be good parents without coming to You for help. Please forgive our self-sufficiency and pride in thinking we don't need guidance, intervention, or Your word ... continue reading...

Is there Hope for Businesses?

Oh Sovereign Lord, The earth and everything in it is Yours. By Your knowledge, wisdom, purpose and plans, You raise up some and bring others down. You have showered America with abundant blessings but we have not always remembered to thank you for such a prosperous nation. We have been ungrateful and entitled; please forgive us Lord. It's interesting that Wall Street is at the corner of Broad Street. We are reminded that You tell us to enter Your kingdom through the narrow gate; which to ... continue reading...

Is There Hope for the Homeless?

Lord, You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides. Please provide hope and homes for the half million people who are homeless in America. Raise up the church to have compassion on those living on the streets, in abandoned buildings, in the woods, and shelters across our country. We have more than enough resources to help those in need. Lord, show us the joy of sacrificing so others might experience the same benefits as we do; a soft bed, nutritious food, clean water and a roof over ... continue reading...

Is there Hope for Marriages?

Excited to share my friend's hope for marriages across the country. Dear Loving Father, This has been a challenging time for marital relationships.  Job stress, financial worries, health concerns, increased challenges with children and their schooling, caring for aging parents and just increased time together at home have caused tension and conflict. Help us to not lose hope for our marriage. We enter into marriage hoping and believing that it will be a beautiful experience, not a ... continue reading...