by Beth Vogt @BethVogt
There are some days
that I need to lean into hope more than other days. Not just for myself … I’m
hoping for the ones I love.
Hoping for new
beginnings.
Hoping for healing.
Hoping for dreams
to come true.
Hoping for life to
be easier . . . or more satisfying . . . for the pieces to fall into
place in a way that makes sense.
And yet, hoping
doesn’t make it so.
Hopes are dashed . . .
prayers go unanswered . . . or the longed for yes is a no.
And still I hope. Not
in myself, or in some other person to make things right. Sure, sometimes I can
fix what’s wrong. Sometimes I can’t. Sometimes someone else knows just what to
say or do … and then again, sometimes the one person my hopes are pinned on
fails me utterly.
Ever heard the saying
“Hope springs eternal?”
The real question is
why? Why do I hope? Why do you hope?
My hope is
anchored to the eternal God. My hopes aren’t always
realized. But God never fails me.
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A nonfiction writer and editor who said she’d never write fiction, Beth is now a novelist with Howard Books. She enjoys writing inspirational contemporary romance because she believes there’s more to happily-ever-after than the fairy tales tell us. Connect with Beth on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or check out her blog on quotes, In Others’ Words.
Good thought. Pray for me as I make some decisions concerning my writing. 😃 Thanks!
ReplyDeleteJennifer: I'm praying for you today.
ReplyDeleteI had an epiphany this morning. I had the verse at the end of the Great Commission enter my mind."And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." We planned a last minute trip to see our son and some friends. My husband, who had a surgical procedure on Wednesday, decided he couldn't do the trip. I give God the glory for this reversal of plans.
ReplyDeleteQuietSpirit: Your heart and hope is set on God ... truly the place of rest. Praying for you, too.
DeleteMy husband's health. Loved th s post, Beth.
ReplyDeleteI will continue praying for your husband, Susan.
DeleteMy husband's health. Loved th s post, Beth.
ReplyDeletePoignant post, Beth. I hope to learn from my editor as we edit my first book. I know that sounds trivial. I desire to write with excellence for my Master is watching.
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