Advent - Week 1 - Hope

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. -- Romans 15:13 (NKJV)

Learn It
Hope is the confident expectation of what God has promised, and the strength of hope is in His faithfulness. Hope is not mere wishful thinking but a firm, unshakable assurance in the promises of God. Hope anchors our soul and gives us stability and strength in times of uncertainty.

Live It
We live out our hope by trusting in God's promises and remaining steadfast in our faith, even when circumstances seem bleak. This means daily reminding ourselves of God's faithfulness and His plans for our future. We live out our hope by regularly engaging in prayer and meditating on Scripture to keep our hope alive and vibrant. We fill up on hope by consciously welcoming each day with a hope-filled heart!

Give It
Share hope with others this week by being a source of encouragement and support. Speak words of life and blessing to those around you. Ask God to provide an opportunity to share a testimony of God's faithfulness in your life with another. Take this week to help someone in need, showing them that there is hope even in difficult times.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for being the God of hope. Fill us with the hope of Christ as we trust in You. Help us to wait in great expectation of you Your light to shine in this world for all those who are living in darkness. Help us, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to overflow with the hope that light will triumph over darkness, love will conquer evil, and Jesus will save those who come to Him in faith. Give us the courage to boldly share this hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Weekly Readings:
Romans 15:13
1 Peter 1:3
Ephesians 1:16-20
Acts 2:25-28
1 Timothy 4:10
Romans 8:23-25