Hope – Page 6 – Memos from God

A white water lily with a yellow centre on a dark background. Caption: But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him. James 1:5

A plate with honeycomb and honey. Caption: Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you have found it, you have a future, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 24:14

A two-tone pink flower on a single green stalk. Caption: Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day. For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison because we are not looking at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen. For what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

A single stalk of small yellow flowers rising above the rest, against a cloudless grey sky. Caption: Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10

A single, pink, fully-opened rose on a dark green background. Caption: Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

A pink water lily blooming among teal lily pads and deep blue water. Caption: The Lord will fight for you, and you can be still. Exodus 14:14

A white butterfly with brown spots on a bright orange flower. Caption: Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord! Psalm 27:14

A brown butterfly with white spots on a bright orange flower. Caption: Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the Lord’s favor in the land of the living? Psalm 27:13

Today we begin a new theme for #MondayMeditation—hope. In challenging times, which this year has certainly been for most people, sometimes hope is all we have to hold on to. If that is true for you, I pray you won’t lose hope, and I pray the verses that I share will be an encouragement to you.

Tree branches of pink blossoms. Caption: Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer. Romans 12:12

And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 — When you are facing a wasteland, claim this promise.