I have recently returned from a summer job where I spent almost all of my time ministering to, spending time with, and loving on campers. It was exhausting, yet amazingly rewarding when God would allow me to catch a glimpse of what He was doing in the campers' lives, especially when I saw it in one of my guys. Since my return, I have struggled with major discouragement, melancholy, and sadness.
One of my biggest struggles this past week has been the fact that I am jobless. My faith has been tested because I do not even know where to begin looking. What I have done is to present my anxiety and requests to the Lord. The tough part about that is that right when I did so, I did not open my eyes to a job offer. I continue not knowing where to go or even what step to take. Then I came across this verse in Romans, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Let's break it down:
1. the God of hope
2. fill you with all joy and peace
3. as you trust in him
4. that you may overflow with hope
5. by the power of the Holy Spirit
I have prayed this verse over myself, hoping that its truth will make its way into my heart. As I wait and trust the Lord to guide me where He wants me, He is able to fill me with all joy and peace. I can overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. This is real! So, brothers and sisters, I do not know what you are going through right now, but I know that you are going through or will soon go through something; whether it is a hard decision, circumstance, spiritual attack, or daily life. There is hope, joy, and peace available to all who trust in Jesus! Pray this verse with me.
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