Devotion:
Read Psalm 33.
Most people hope for a long life, lasting relationships, good health, and happiness. Yet we know that in a blink of an eye life can be turned upside down and inside out, and it can feel like our hopes are squashed.
But for the people of God, hope comes from a deeper place. As the psalmist explains, we cannot rely on our own armies and horses, our own resources, to deliver us. The beautiful image is that of the God whose eyes are fixed on us, whose love never fails, who is our help and shield. God gives a positive picture of our forever future.
When our hope and trust are firmly connected to our unchangeable God, we know deep in our souls that God’s love will carry us through this life and into eternity. This means that even if our struggles return, our hope in God remains. This kind of hope can be contagious. Maybe you know someone who needs to hear these words of hope today: the Lord knows you, loves you, and will carry you.
Personal Worship Option:
Lord, sometimes our hope falters as we face trials and heartaches. Renew our hope, strengthen our trust, and help us to embrace your unfailing love and share it with others. Amen.
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