Devotion:
Read Romans 15:1-7, 13.
At the beginning of each year - the LORD brings to mind either a word or scripture that continues to make itself known in my life. Sometimes that scripture simmers for a few years and others, a few months. This year my scripture is Romans 15:13 - “I pray that God, the source of all hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” (NLT)
God wants us to be joyful and peaceful. Our part is trusting. His part is empowering us to overflow with hope. It’s a mindset, one that we can choose or not. We can choose hope instead of pessimism. We can notice and soak in God’s goodness and let his love and words of promise fill our hearts.
Choosing this mindset provides us with a fresh start each day. Every day is full of possibilities and potential good surprises. Consider what Henri Nouwen wrote: “Our spiritual life is a life in which we wait, actively present to the moment, expecting that new things will happen to us, new things that are far beyond our own imagination or prediction. This, indeed, is a very radical stance toward life in a world preoccupied with control.”
What will you choose today? God is preparing amazing things. His abundant goodness sparks anticipation and joy.
Personal Worship Option:
Prayer for today: Dearest Father, give me the courage and faith to make hope my default mindset. Holy Spirit, make my heart overflow with hope. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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