HOPE

Hang Onto Possible Endings

Hope for the Lost

Lord Jesus, we are so grateful that You came to seek and save the lost. At one time, we too, were going our own way until You met us and everything changed. Infuse us with fresh hope to believe You are mighty to save those who are lost, like sheep without a shepherd. It is amazing to us that while we were sinners, You died for us, Jesus. You didn't wait for us to try harder to be a better person. You didn't even wait for us to ask for forgiveness. Incredibly, You asked the Father to forgive ... continue reading...

Joyful in Hope

Father, We know that Jesus came to give us abundant life, and to live it with joy. Forgive us for letting the pandemic, politics, and our passions quench our joy. You've promised Your joy could be our strength. Lord, we need Your strength to joyfully make it through this election season. Many of us are perplexed as to who to vote for. Jesus, some are hurt and even angry with friends and family who don't share similar views and plans to solve our country's problems. This focus has often ... continue reading...

Wise Hope

Almighty God, You told Your people in Jeremiah 6:16 to "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. " But Your people said, "We will not walk in it." Lord, things haven't changed much in 2,000 years. We want to find our own way, use our own wisdom, and know ourselves instead of You. We ask for Your forgiveness Lord, for every time we have rebelled against Your counsel. You are wise and we ... continue reading...

Hope in the Fire

God, You spoke this world into existence. By Your powerful Word You created the forests and now they are being destroyed by powerful fires. We ask for Your mercy to flow to our nation to stop the destruction. We know that some fires are started by natural forces, but others could have been prevented. Forgive us for being careless with Your creation. Send rain or snow to douse the raging fires devastating thousands of acres of Your beauty. If these fires are by Your hand, we pray ... continue reading...

Hope for Addictions

Lord Jesus, You are the Great Healer and the lover of our souls. We come before you sin sick and weary. We confess that we have filled places in our hearts with things that temporarily satisfy the longing You created in us to be filled with You. Forgive us Lord. Some of us are addicted to food. This is so hard to recognize because we need food to live; yet many of us eat more than our bodies require. You created food to fuel our bodies but we are letting it fool our bodies. Sometimes we run ... continue reading...