Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Discouragement comes easy; it seems to bubble up with no effort! Hope, conversely, does not. It takes a deep faith in the divine power of God, in his perfect timing, and in his deep love for us. It demands the gifts of patience, endurance, and perseverance. Hope can feel like forty years in the desert, yet it is important that we continue to pray and pray and pray. Read the following scripture with your name.
“Do not be afraid, [Zechariah], because your prayer has been heard.
Luke 1:13
We often are praying for relatives, spouses, children, in-laws, or friends. Patience in prayer is difficult, yet the Lord promises us much.
He will turn many of the children [of Israel] to the Lord their God. He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of fathers toward children and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people fit for the Lord.” Luke 1:16-17
God’s love for his children is timeless, because they are His! He never stops seeking the lost sheep and he often sends human shepherds/messengers. You may be a messenger for another. Make time to listen in prayer. The Lord asks much of us, but always sustains us in the missions He gives us. We must journey on with hearts united to the Lord's.
Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us. Romans 5:5
As we pray for changed hearts, let us pray for the gift of hope, endurance, perseverance, and most of all faith.
Lord, continue to re-energize us as we fade, renew our flickering hope, and help us be a beacon of light, a sign of hope to those in most need. Amen!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Encourage those falling into despair! Pass it on!
