June 30th, 2025
by William Leich
by William Leich
May 12, 2025
“Hope That Holds”
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13
There comes a point in life when we realize that many of our hopes have been built on shifting sands—expectations we set, bars we raise, and outcomes we chase. And even when we reach those milestones, joy and peace can still feel fleeting.
Paul reminds us that true hope—the kind that overflows—is found not in circumstances, but in the God of hope Himself. This isn’t a hope we muster up; it’s a hope that is fueled by the Holy Spirit, grounded in belief, and wrapped in joy and peace.
This verse becomes a recalibration for our hearts: stop chasing hope through control or outcomes, and start receiving hope by trusting in the only One who can truly give it. When our hope is rooted in Jesus, it's not fragile or conditional. It’s secure. It’s steady. It’s always enough.
Reflection Question:
Are you clinging to expectations—or to Jesus—as your true source of hope?
Prayer:
God of hope, fill me again with Your joy and peace. Help me to stop building my hope around what I can control, and instead anchor it in who You are. May Your Spirit stir in me a hope that abounds and never runs dry. Amen.
“Hope That Holds”
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13
There comes a point in life when we realize that many of our hopes have been built on shifting sands—expectations we set, bars we raise, and outcomes we chase. And even when we reach those milestones, joy and peace can still feel fleeting.
Paul reminds us that true hope—the kind that overflows—is found not in circumstances, but in the God of hope Himself. This isn’t a hope we muster up; it’s a hope that is fueled by the Holy Spirit, grounded in belief, and wrapped in joy and peace.
This verse becomes a recalibration for our hearts: stop chasing hope through control or outcomes, and start receiving hope by trusting in the only One who can truly give it. When our hope is rooted in Jesus, it's not fragile or conditional. It’s secure. It’s steady. It’s always enough.
Reflection Question:
Are you clinging to expectations—or to Jesus—as your true source of hope?
Prayer:
God of hope, fill me again with Your joy and peace. Help me to stop building my hope around what I can control, and instead anchor it in who You are. May Your Spirit stir in me a hope that abounds and never runs dry. Amen.
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