Hope: Our Glory An unexpected week away, when one sister loses her voice, brings us to this place. Our last session Going Deeper into Hope. The final teaching in a two year journey of delving deeper into faith, its actions, and what it means to love God and love others. Have you gathered a spiritual … Continue reading Going Deeper: Hope – Session 6

Hope: Our Glory Praising God as Glorious can be difficult, it's such an abstract idea, not one we can readily wrap our minds around. What emotions rise when you hear the word: glorious? What have you run across in this world or experienced which you would call glorious? Now take those feelings and experiences and … Continue reading Going Deeper into Hope: Week 5/Day 5

Hope: Our Glory Return to the Reflection Scripture. ...Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 ESV Consider what you know of Christ: His character, His mission, His relationships. How can He in you be the hope of glory? Day 4: Read Romans 4:13-25 What did God’s promise to Abraham come through? On what does … Continue reading Going Deeper into Hope: Week 5/Day 4

Hope: Our Glory Prayer of Praise: Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Psalm 100:4 Glorious :possessing or deserving glory: illustrious :entitling one to glory :marked by great beauty and splendor: magnificent Write a prayer of praise to our Glorious God. In Christ His work is magnificent, full of beauty and splendor. … Continue reading Going Deeper into Hope: Week 5/Day 3

Hope: Our Glory Reflection Thoughts: Read the Reflection Scripture out loud. Write it in your journal. Consider doing it more than once. ...Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 ESV The Greek for glory: doxa. The root for the English word doxology, a liturgical expression of praise to God (Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary). doxa- opinion, … Continue reading Going Deeper into Hope: Week 5/Day 2

Hope: Our Glory Reflection Scripture: ...Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 ESV Spend time with the Reflection Scripture anyway you choose: memorize it, meditate on it, study it piece by piece. Use a method which works best for your spiritual bent to process the truth found in His Word. How does Christ in … Continue reading Going Deeper into Hope: Week 5/Day 1

The Blessing of Hope We're getting close to end of Going Deeper into Hope as a faith action of loving others. Just one more week of digging. Are you ready for today? Have you gathered a spiritual sibling or two to talk with? Your Bible? Journal? Favorite pen? We'll let's start. Lord, open our hearts … Continue reading Going Deeper: Hope – Session 5

The Blessing of Hope Praising God as Enough reminds us: He is all we need. When we hope in Him we hope in all. Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Psalm 90:14 ESV Praise Him as Enough, the only One who can … Continue reading Going Deeper into Hope: Week 4/Day 5

The Blessing of Hope Continue pondering the Reflection Scripture. Blessed is the one you chose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple! By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of our salvation, the hope of all … Continue reading Going Deeper into Hope: Week 4/Day 4

The Blessing of Hope Prayer of Praise: Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Psalm 100:4 Enough :occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations :in or to a degree or quantity that satisfies or that is sufficient or necessary for satisfaction Sweet sister, do … Continue reading Going Deeper into Hope: Week 4/Day 3