Written by Meg Bucher, a contemporary author.
Hopelessness is an epidemic. So many of us wrestle with anxious thoughts, worries, fears, and depression as we walk through our everyday lives…God designed us to live in community, and to love and be loved by the people He has purposefully placed around us. If we seek His help to unravel doubts and worries, sadness and despair, we can step into the Light. The Creator of the Universe doesn’t want us to suffer needlessly. Though pain and trials are certainly a part of this world, His mercies are new each morning. He loves us, and seeks to bless us in the midst of the mess. He is our healer, able to shine light in the dark places of our lives. When we allow Jesus to shine His reality into our situation, we will find the Hope …in Him …we’ve been looking for all along. “Realize that you are forgiven, you no longer sit in darkness,” The Life Application Bible notes advise, “and you have been given the path to peace.” The Holy Spirit, for every believer in Jesus, is alive and active in our lives. The third person of the trinity, He illuminates the Word of God, translates the mumblings of our prayers to heaven, and shines light on the Lord’s will for our daily lives.
Prayer:
Written by David Adam, a contemporary author and journalist.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep protection near
And danger afar.
Circle me, Lord
Keep hope within.
Keep doubt without.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep light near
And darkness afar.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep peace within.
Keep evil out.
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