“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.” Romans 15:13 AMP
REFLECTION
Since committing my life to Christ, I have repeatedly experienced deep inner healing and the peace that transcends all understanding (see Philippians 4:6-7) in very trying circumstances. I believe that the Holy Spirit of God met me where I was at and did what only He can do. With this came a deeper awareness of how vitally important it is to prioritise spiritual intimacy with our Maker, before going out to connect with those He made (who are dealing with their own unique set of issues). Fellowship and service are vital, but even good things can become idols unless we intentionally seek to personally know and love the One who lovingly made and shapes us…through honest prayer, meditating on who He is & His promises and trusting that His Spirit will help us live out His Truth and transform us (from the inside out), in His higher way and perfect timing.
PRAYER POEM:
LORD, thank You that I can call on You to awaken faith, hope and love that can only come from above.
Help me not to let sorrow induced slumber lull me asunder from the wonder.
Stir me to arise in faithfulness and reverential fear of You – the King of glory – for You alone know the end of my story.
In Jesus’ name, amen.