Let hope rise

What holds us together in the midst of a crisis--amid troubles, disappointment and heartache?  

     

What compels us to not give up--to strive ahead despite pure exhaustion and frustration?          

It is hope. 

God created us to be creatures of hope... He is the God of hope, after all.

Romans 15:13 says it loud and clear:

"May the God of hope fill you

with all joy and peace

as you trust in him

so that you may overflow with hope

by the power of the Holy Spirit".

What if what I am "hoping" for never comes to pass?  The answer is clear. I will continue to be filled with joy and peace as I trust in a sovereign God.  My hope is in him and him alone- anything else will only prove to fail.  So as we strive ahead, never giving up, no matter what obstacles are thrown our way; we are overflowing with hope.  

Let hope rise.