Tag: hope
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Weary
Matthew 11:28 NIV: “Come unto me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” Indeed, this verse resonates across time, seasons, culture, age, or gender. Who of us has not found ourselves weary or heavy-laden at times. The Greek word for weary here is to feel fatigued, to work hard, labor,…
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The Race
Hebrews 12:1 NIV: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” What part of it jumps out to you when you read that verse? There…
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Grief with Hope (Lament)
Lamentations 3:19-23 NLT: “The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter beyond words. I will never forget this awful time as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies…
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This little light
Isaiah 42:3 NIV “… a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.” Another favorite verse. In high school, I recall coming across this verse and becoming enamored with the visual of a smoldering wick. I admit I’ve always been mesmerized by fire. Whether it’s a little candle flame bouncing and flickering or a roaring bonfire in our outdoor…