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Hi Reader, β I like the worship song "Living Hope," by Phil Wickham - a song that focuses on the hope and freedom that Christ gives. β "Jesus Christ, my living hope," the song says. β You may have moments in life where you feel desperate in some way or another - spiritually, physically, emotionally, financially... β You may feel hopeless. β Maybe you read the news and hear about all that goes on in the world, and you're like... β
β There's just so much crime, war, illness, poverty, sadness... β I heard this quote a while back that relates to being hopeful: β "For myself, I am an optimist. It does not seem to be much use to be anything else."
--Winston Churchill
β(The definition of an optimist is: "a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something.") βββ If you struggle with being hopeful, you're not alone. β While the theme of the song "Living Hope" is salvation - Christ breaking chains, tearing through the shadows of a soul, giving mercy - the next time you feel hopeless or desperate about anything in life, think about these words from the song: β In desperation, I turn to heaven And spoke Your name into the night β How about speaking the name of Jesus into your night? β Hereβs a prayer to help you with having more hope: β Dear God, Provide me the hope I need to continue my journey of life. Help me to remember those who are without hope because of what is going on in their lives. In whatever comes my way, keep my mind focused on what is most important, so I can have enough hope to get through life, one day at a time. Cause me to have the hope I need for this earth and all the people on it, while maintaining hope in a future heavenly home. And help me show that hope to those I come across on a daily basis. Amen β Thanks for being part of my reader community. John Christopher Frame p.s. Want to check out a bunch of free ebooks? Click here to see this "Transformational Books Giveaway". It ends on August 31. Here's the link again. β β β β β β β β β β β β β β β If a friend or family member forwarded this email to you, and you'd like to receive my emails, too, just click this link and add your email address: https://www.johnchristopherframe.com/get-johns-emailsβ β_____________________________________________________________________ |
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