Romans – Page 2 – Memos from God

A bright spot in the midst of dark clouds. Caption: But they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 3:24

Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance, character, and character, hope. Romans 5.3-4

A lighthouse bathed in golden light at dusk. Caption: Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God--what is good and well-pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2

Trees with autumn coloured leaves reflecting in a deep blue lake beneath a bright blue sky. Caption: Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8

Looking down on a diagonal line of white frothy waves in a turquoise sea. Caption: Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Romans 13:10

A deep purple sky with pink clouds on the horizon reflecting in a still lake. Caption: If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people. Romans 12:18

A teal sky and brown mountain peaks reflected in a still lake. Caption: Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1

A single, small orange flower in a burgundy vase. Caption: For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope. Romans 15:4

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

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