Scripture:
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 Holy Spirit. Romans 5:13
Lesson:
Hope opens doors where despair closes them! We understand throughout our lives that we will continue to encounter hurts and trials that we are powerless to change, but with God’s help, we can be open to allow those circumstances and situations to change us.
H: Hope comes from God
Real hope can only come from God. If we place our hope in people or things, we will come up empty. When we trust in God, our hope is secure. Jesus Christ is our Higher Power! He desires a relationship with us.
O: Open our hearts to allow God to restore all our hope in Him
If we are feeling hopeless, it may be that we have closed our hearts to God. He will not force his love or hope on us. We need to open ourselves and invite Him to work in us.
P: Purpose for our life is found in Christ’s hope
When we discover our purpose, serving God and others, we are filled with hope! God’s power can change us and our situation.
E: Expect and hope for continued new growth and victories!
God isn’t finished with us yet. We have more change and victory to come!
Application:
Before we give ourselves to Christ, our “hope” can only be in ourselves and this world. Both of which are very flawed and imperfect. But once we surrender to Christ and receive the Holy Spirit, our hope is now in the Creator of the universe, who has infinite possibilities and wisdom. Our purpose in life becomes so much deeper and more meaningful than anything we could do on our own. Living my life with the hope of Jesus Christ has brought me a peace I never want to lose. I pray everyone reading this will receive that same hope and peace.
