“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.” Psalm 43:5 NKJV
Why are you cast down today?
Why the feelings of discouragement, depression, and despair? God gives us hope. We can cling to it. Hold on and believe it.
By putting your hope in God you hand over the burdens of your heart to him. Then look to him to touch you, to become intimately involved in your situation. Be encouraged by his love for you and being there with you, right beside you. He will lift up your countenance and give you a better hope.
Every day God offers fresh hope, and new hope. As dawn breaks I get a glimpse at what the day will look like. A day bursting with bright sunshine pulls me outdoors to enjoy his beautiful creation. A day of cloud cover, snow or rain is the perfect time to get comfy and read, dream and plan big.
Every day the Lord presents new opportunities. New people to meet, places to go, things to see and do. Think of the possibilities! Who can you connect with? Who can you bless?
Every day Jesus lavishes his love on you. You don’t have to earn his love. He already knows you and loves you just as you are. You only have to receive the gift of his love. How beautiful is that?
Every day our heavenly Father showers his blessings upon us. From the air we breathe, to the air conditioning we enjoy. Running water is the best! But there is so much more… the sun, moon and stars, all of his creation, autumn leaves, spring flowers, expanding our mind, friendship, family, help, health, medicines, children, music, the list is endless.
Consider keeping a gratitude journal. Each night before you turn out the lights, reflect on anything, however great or small, that was something you were grateful for that day. I’ve learned that journaling about all the things and people I’m grateful for, along with answered prayers, can change my outlook and my mindset. It’s a way to give thanks and praise God for all his abundant goodness.
I know that He is working in all things for my good. By hoping in God, it lifts up my countenance and I am blessed.
By Karen Huffaker
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