Tuesday, December 3-Hope

 Psalm 25 

The invitation to write this devotional came as I was recovering from a long-awaited surgery. In addition, it was on the heels of my 50th birthday.  It has been a season of life evaluation and reflection for me. I have been reflecting on my life legacy, my testimony, and the scriptures and songs that represent my heart.

For 25 years, the song that I keep going back to is, “More than Ever” by the Gaither Vocal Band. As a child, I placed my hope and trust in the Lord; I have now lived long enough to be able to say that “the miles of my journey have proved my Lord true. He’s so precious to me.” Psalm 25:4 says, “Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”  It truly is so sweet to stand on the promises of God.

Hope is not just an expectation for the future—it is a way of living now.

Hope in God means “to bind God’s promises to yourself. Hope intentionally wraps His words and truth around your heart, mind and life” (fireplacefaith.com). “I do not hope solely for the future of heaven, but to live in the presence of God in the present.”

“Now more than ever,

I cherish the cross. 

More than ever,

I sit at His feet,” the lyrics sing. 

Eternity starts now.

Lord, wrap us in Your truth, help us to stand on Your promises all day long, and humble us to sit at Your feet.  Our hope is in You all day long.  Amen.

NEDRA LAHR