Partners in Hope

Because of God’s unfailing love for us, we can look at our past with eyes wide open.

When we know we are loved and accepted, our hearts are touched, and we begin to experience peace and the security of belonging.

God knows what we need in every area of our life and He promises to take care of us if we will come to Him first and let Him work out His will in each situation.

Strength is a gift.  Strength is the product of an ongoing relationship with God.  Strength is the result of trusting God, waiting for God to act, and following God’s word and plan for fullness of life.  That is what gives us joy, keeps us safe, and helps us understand and respond well to the events of each day.

It is God’s heart for us that we live with dignity, with our heads held high, and in mutually respectful relationships. That doesn’t always happen, as we know too many sad stories of destructive relationships. Family breakdown, abuse, bullying, and discrimination are just some stress points in destructive relationships. We need to learn how to establish safe boundaries even while we pray for healing and restoration wherever possible.

What words about God’s goodness and love inspire you today? From early on in my walk with God, there is a prayer, familiar to many, that has touched my heart in a way that both stabilizes me and which creates a longing in me to love God more and respond more to Him.  What’s your reaction to this prayer?