Unshakeable Hope

 

UNSHAKEABLE HOPE

By: Julie Souza Bradley Lilly

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” - Psalms ‭139:23  ‬NIV

As the times we are in are heating up, our eyes search for HOPE and comfort.  We look longingly over our shoulder at the “Good Old Days”—simpler times, old relationships and habits—people and things that, in the past, brought momentary relief.  But, more often than not, we find that the fleeting well of comfort found there has since dried up. ‬

We have not been abandoned to fend for ourselves, however. God, Himself, will be our refuge!‬

When everything else is shaking, we have been given a glorious hope.  God is immovable, and when we put our trust in Him, so are we!  ‬

“Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.” – Psalm 125:1-2 NIV

Beloved, let’s not until the world around us lies in ruins before coming to Him.  Let’s come before Him now, and bring our burdens.  Pray with me.

Father, the world around us may be shaking, but You are our solid foundation.  We cling to You and hide ourselves in the cleft of the Rock.  Fill our deepest needs with goodness from Your hand.  ‬

Father, we bring our fears before You.  May they evaporate before our very eyes, as we recount stories of Your power and faithfulness (Romans 15:4). ‬

Lord, we rest our fears beneath the banner of Your love.  Breathe unshakeable hope into our present and future.  Carry us in this season of change.  

Speak to us from the flames of each tragedy.  Bring courage to our quivering hearts and strengthen us to be able to stand.  Help us to know you are there and to draw comfort from Your nearness.  ‬

Lord, the world around us is shaking, but You are our solid rock.  Thank You for the peace and rest we find as we hold tightly to You, our unshakeable, unchanging, eternal God.  In Jesus’ Name ❤️‬

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