Passage of the Day:
But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,19 to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.20 We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.21 In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. 22 May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you, Psalm 33:18-22.
Reflection:
I’ve experienced numerous times in life when I’ve felt hopeless. This lonesome road was due in part from a lack of progress and success. The longer this feeling persisted, the more fleeting hope became. According to a Psalmist, hope comes from acknowledging and experiencing God’s unfailing love. To the active learner, reading and studying the Bible is where I was introduced to the concept of hoping in God’s unfailing love. If you have ever been forgiven or experienced the grace of God, you know what hope is. This is the message that the Psalmist addresses today.
Prayerful Action:
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres, 1 Corinthians 13:6-7.
Clinging to a Glimmer of Hope this Fall:
One chapter in the Bible is known as the love chapter, popular for weddings. The purpose for this chapter is to demonstrate to the Church at Corinth that without love, your faith is meaningless. Love is meant to be a byproduct of faith, James 2:26. When Christians realize the depth of God’s love for human beings, this can transform your personal relationship with Jesus. May today’s song help deepen your understanding of God’s love.
Song of the Day:
Final Thoughts:
I was introduced to today’s song shortly after graduating from college. May today’s lyrics deepen your hope in God’s unfailing love.
by Jay Mankus
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