There are times in life when every heart feels beyond hope.
Beyond grace.
Beyond joy.
Beyond peace.
But feelings are not the dictator of realities.
The reality is … we are never beyond hope. Ever.
Because in the moments where our hearts feel beyond hope, it’s in those very moments God causes light to shine.
Psalm 112:4 (NASB) Light arises in the darkness for the upright. He is gracious and compassionate and righteous.
Light arises for those who love God, trust God, and do right … for those who turn to Him for help.
In the darkness of our despair, God initiates the illumination of hope. His graciousness blows in and His compassion floods our parched hearts.
Oh yes, we all have times when we feel beyond hope. But that’s not the reality. There is hope.
God causes new light, cool breezes, and fresh waters to rush in and renew us every time, no matter our situation. All because of His love for us.
So if we’re in a situation today that feels beyond hope, beyond ourselves, beyond our ability to fix things at all, may we turn to Him.
Trust in Him.
And know, really know, that our feelings are not the dictator of our realities.
And we are never beyond hope, because God is always near.
May your heart soak Him in and not be moved, is my prayer.
Psalm 112:6-8 (ESV) For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever. He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
In what situation have you felt beyond hope?
How did God bring light out of darkness in your life?
I’m joining Lisa-Jo, over at her site today, to take five minutes and just write without worrying if it’s just right or not. The challenge is to write for 5 minutes flat with no editing, tweaking or self critiquing, with the prompt she gives. And today, her prompt:
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Such a wonderful post.
Those times we feel there is no hope are the very times we have to KNOW there IS hope. Knowing God is there and there is hope, even when it can’t be felt, will get us through the storms in life.
Beautiful post. And picture!
Blessings to you Jacque,
Laura
Thank you Denise…
Laura, thank you for your encouraging hope-filled words…have a wonderful day!
This is a great message for me today. My family is in a season when the hits keep on coming. We are weary and could use some refreshment and hope. Thanks for the reminder, Jacque.
Oh Mandy…be encouraged friend, He IS near!
Beautiful post, Jacque! Enjoyed our “time together” as we both participated in 5 minute Friday…Have a wonderful Day! Although my post was 5 minute Sunday! 🙂
Blessings,
Ava