Hope

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Romans 15:13 “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 power of the Holy Spirit.”

Think

Life can feel so heavy, can’t it? The struggles, the waiting, the uncertainty—it’s enough to leave you wondering if hope is even possible. But Romans 15:13 reminds us that hope isn’t something we have to create. It doesn’t come from us; it comes from the God who is hope. He doesn’t just offer hope—he fills us with it.

This kind of hope isn’t fleeting or fragile. It’s rooted in God’s unchanging nature—his faithfulness, his sovereignty, his love. When life feels like it’s spinning out of control, he remains steady. And as we trust him, he fills us with joy and peace, even in the middle of the storm.

Richard Sibbes (1577–1635), an English Puritan preacher who knew well the struggles of life, said, “There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.” What a profound truth. Our failures, fears, and doubts don’t disqualify us from God’s promises. His mercy and love are greater than anything we bring to him, and that mercy is what fuels our hope.

So, let me ask you—where have you placed your hope? In your circumstances? In your ability to fix things? Or in the God who holds all things together? Hope doesn’t mean pretending the storm isn’t real; it means trusting the One who’s bigger than the storm. It’s knowing that no matter how fierce the winds, God’s promises will stand.

Today, anchor your heart to the God of hope. Surrender the weight you’ve been carrying and let him fill you with joy and peace. His hope isn’t just enough—it overflows, steadying your soul and spilling into the lives of those around you. Trust him fully, and you will discover that hope in God is never misplaced.

Apply

Spend a few moments in prayer, saying, “God, I trust you with [specific burden or situation]. Fill me with your hope and guide me through this.”

Pray

God, you are my hope. Fill me with your joy and peace, and help me to rely on your promises instead of my own understanding. Let your hope overflow in me, touching the lives of those around me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.