HOPE......

First, if you have adopted, or are adopted,

I asked a question here earlier this week about whose “story” the adoption is-

yours or your child’s.

I am looking for some more feedback on that.

Also, Natty gave us a little scare last night & here are all the details.

UPDATE: He is still very sick.

Please pray for the doctors to have wisdom today.

So much comes to mind when I hear the word HOPE!

First, I thought of the words to this hymn:


“My HOPE is built on nothing less

Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.

I dare not trust the sweetest frame,

But wholly lean on Jesus’ Name.


Refrain
On Christ the solid Rock I stand,

All other ground is sinking sand;

All other ground is sinking sand.”


Next, I looked it up:
Hope (from Dictionary.com):
~the feeling that what is wanted can be had
~that events will turn out for the best

Psalm 119:114

You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in Your word.


Psalm 119:147

I rise before the dawning of the morning,
And cry for help;
I hope in Your word.

Did you know that there are 27 uses of the word HOPE in the book of Psalms alone???
1. Psalm 16:9
2. Psalm 31:24
3. Psalm 33:17
4. Psalm 33:18
5. Psalm 33:22
6. Psalm 38:15
7. Psalm 39:7
8. Psalm 42:5
9. Psalm 42:11
10. Psalm 43:5
11. Psalm 62:10
12. Psalm 71:5
13. Psalm 71:14
14. Psalm 78:7
15. Psalm 119:43
16. Psalm 119:49
17. Psalm 119:74
18. Psalm 119:81
19. Psalm 119:114
20. Psalm 119:116
21. Psalm 119:147
22. Psalm 119:166
23. Psalm 130:5
24. Psalm 130:7
25. Psalm 131:3
26. Psalm 146:5
27. Psalm 147:11


Finally, I thought about what gives me HOPE & often it is just the thought of a new day. Yesterday’s mistakes, sorrows & trials are gone. Today is here-to be LIVED, the best of my ability, no matter what comes my way.

This is then the song the Lord brought to mind:

"Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth

Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;

Strength for today and bright HOPE for tomorrow,

Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!


Great is Thy faithfulness!

Great is Thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning new mercies I see.

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!"

Pike's Peak, from our hotel window-6:30am

(yes, we stayed in a hotel while the carpet was being replaced!!!!).

Finally, for more glimpses into HOPE, run over to Sarah's blog!