The word hope ~ what a wonderful word to meditate on this week for the Carnival of Beauty…
I was curious what Webster’s definition of hope is, so I went on-line this morning. One to the entries said: “b : someone or something on which hopes are centered…â€
You see, as Christians we have the living hope through our Lord, Jesus Christ as the apostle Peter stated in 1 Peter 1:3-4 (NIV):
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you,â€
Yes, I do center my hopes on Someone. I am glad that God gave us this hope to hold onto until life everlasting. Without this hope I have in my heart, how could I face all the struggles in this life? I know that even when I struggle or fall, I can look to Him and ask Him to see me through. He is just one breath away through prayer. Why not center my hope on Someone who actually can fulfill that hope. How about you? Who or what do you center your hope(s) on? Please share…
“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.†~Romans 15:13(NIV)
In His grip ~ Eph2810
Nice post. I totally have been blank on this week’s topic. I’m hoping something brilliant will hit me this afternoon…:P
I am sure it will Bethany :)…Thanks for the sweet comment :)…
Hi there! I’m all behind with blog-visits, please forgive! Just got back from your Lighter Side. How many blogs do you have?:-) I want to see ’em all!!
Love & blessings,
Vicki
Hi Vicki – are you back? That would be so cool. I have three blogs, but I am mostly active with Eph2810 @ My Lighter Side…:) I’ll over at yours to say ‘hi’ in a few – working on a project right now. ((((hugs))))
Yep, I’m back–sorta:-) It takes me awhile to warm up when I get rusty from being away from blogging. So God has assured me that once I get in the groove again, it’ll come back to me…LOL…
thanks for popping by! I love my friends!! {{Iris}}}
love ya,
V.
This is a beautiful post — I’m so thankful to have Christ as the center of my hopes as well — though it’s a daily battle for me not to get sidetracked.
Have a blessed day!
Christ is our only sure hope! Blessings ~ Patricia
Amen! He’s the only One in who we should hope!
Carmen
Vicki – it really is awesome to see your face again – I am so thrilled.
Thank you Heather for the encouraging words. But this was more His work than mine, believe me…
Patricia – thank you for stopping by – I’ll be over in a few minutes to read your entry for this week…
Thank you Carmen for stopping by and for the encouraging words. 🙂
Thank you, Iris! Beautiful reminder.
He is our only hope – which is a comforting thing in such and unstable world.
Thank you Carol & Blair for stopping by and the kind words – yeah, without Him…I really wonder sometimes.